Garden Lovage

(Levisticum officinale)

Garden Lovage (Levisticum officinale)

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Summary

Levisticum officinale, commonly known as Garden Lovage, is a deciduous perennial herb native Afghanistan and Iran. It typically grows to a height of 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 meters) and a width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters). Garden Lovage has a robust, upright form with large, dark green leaves that resemble those of celery. It produces umbels of tiny yellow-green flowers in late spring to early summer, which are moderately showy and attract beneficial insects.

Garden Lovage is valued for its aromatic leaves, which are used as a herb in cooking, reminiscent of celery or parsley. It is also known for its ease of maintenance and is often grown in herb gardens, vegetable patches, and as a part of mixed borders. The plant prefers full sun to part shade and requires medium amounts of water, thriving in a range of soil types provided they have good drainage. While it is not known for serious pest or disease problems, it can self-seed prolifically, which may lead to unwanted spread in the garden.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 3-6 feet
  • Width: 2-3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Yellow, Green
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant

Natural Habitat

Native to much of Europe and southwestern Asia, including the Mediterranean region

Other Names

Common Names: Lovage, Løvstikke, Liebstöckel, Maggikraut, Apio De Montaña, Levístico, Liperi, Herbe À Maggi, Livèche Officinale, Ache Des Montagnes

Scientific Names: , Levisticum officinale, Cnidium officinale, Ligusticum levisticum, Ligusticum officinale, Levisticum paludapifolium, Levisticum persicum, Angelica levisticum, Levisticum vulgare, Angelica paludapifolia

GBIF Accepted Name: Levisticum officinale Koch