Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
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
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Wildlife
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio
Beauty Benefits
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SESAMUM indicum
LEVISTICUM officinale
Common Name
Sesame
Lovage
In Hindi
तिल
Levisticum Officinale
In German
Sesam
Liebstöckel
In Greek
Σουσάμι
λεβιστικό
In Portuguese
Sésamo
lovage
In Latin
Sesamae
ligusticum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pedaliaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Asternae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sesame and Levisticum Officinale
Wondering what are the properties of Sesame and Levisticum Officinale? We provide you with everything About Sesame and Levisticum Officinale. Sesame doesn't have thorns and Levisticum Officinale doesn't have thorns. Also Sesame does not have fragrant flowers. Sesame has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea and Levisticum Officinale has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sesame and Levisticum Officinale and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sesame and Levisticum Officinale
Season and care of Sesame and Levisticum Officinale is important to know. While considering everything about Sesame and Levisticum Officinale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sesame season is Summer and Levisticum Officinale season is Summer. The type of soil for Sesame is Loam, Sand and for Levisticum Officinale is Loam while the PH of soil for Sesame is Neutral and for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sesame and Levisticum Officinale Physical Information
Sesame and Levisticum Officinale physical information is very important for comparison. Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sesame and Levisticum Officinale are as follows:
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Sesame leaf color: Not Available
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sesame and Levisticum Officinale
Care of Sesame and Levisticum Officinale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sesame 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 Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.