Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist woods, Redwood forests
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OXALIS oregana
LEVISTICUM officinale
Common Name
Redwood Sorrel
Lovage
In Hindi
Redwood Sorrel
Levisticum Officinale
In German
Redwood Sorrel
Liebstöckel
In French
Redwood Sorrel
livèche
In Spanish
Redwood alazán
lovage
In Greek
Redwood Sorrel
λεβιστικό
In Portuguese
Redwood Sorrel
lovage
In Polish
Redwood szczaw
lubczyk
In Latin
Rumex Redwood
ligusticum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Redwood Sorrel and Levisticum Officinale
Season and care of Redwood Sorrel and Levisticum Officinale is important to know. While considering everything about Redwood Sorrel and Levisticum Officinale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redwood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Loam and for Levisticum Officinale is Loam while the PH of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Redwood Sorrel and Levisticum Officinale Physical Information
Redwood Sorrel and Levisticum Officinale physical information is very important for comparison. Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Redwood Sorrel and Levisticum Officinale are as follows:
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Levisticum Officinale
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Levisticum Officinale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redwood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.