Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Ants, Birds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Lovage
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
मौसम्बी
In German
Liebstöckel
süße Limone
In French
livèche
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
lovage
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
λεβιστικό
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
lovage
doce de limão
In Polish
lubczyk
słodkie limonki
In Latin
ligusticum
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Levisticum Officinale and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Sweet Lime
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.