Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Lovage
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Liebstöckel
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
livèche
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
lovage
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
λεβιστικό
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
lovage
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
lubczyk
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
ligusticum
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Levisticum Officinale and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.