Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Woodlands
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Insects
Wildlife
Allergy
Asthma, Depression
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Cleanser
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
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OXALIS acetosella
LEVISTICUM officinale
Common Name
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
Lovage
In Hindi
Wood Sorrel
Levisticum Officinale
In German
Sauerklee
Liebstöckel
In French
bois Sorrel
livèche
In Spanish
alazán de madera
lovage
In Greek
ξύλο Sorrel
λεβιστικό
In Portuguese
Sorrel de madeira
lovage
In Polish
Drewno szczaw
lubczyk
In Latin
Rumex ligno
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
Season and Care of Wood Sorrel and Levisticum Officinale
Season and care of Wood Sorrel and Levisticum Officinale is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Sorrel and Levisticum Officinale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Levisticum Officinale is Loam while the PH of soil for Wood Sorrel is Neutral and for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Sorrel and Levisticum Officinale Physical Information
Wood Sorrel and Levisticum Officinale physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Sorrel and Levisticum Officinale are as follows:
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wood Sorrel and Levisticum Officinale
Care of Wood Sorrel and Levisticum Officinale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wood Sorrel 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.