Description
Levisticum officinale, commonly called lovage, is a culinary herb that is often grown in herb gardens.
Lovage, Levisticum officinale, is a tall perennial plant, the sole species in the genus Levisticum in the family Apiaceae, subfamily Apioideae, tribe Apieae. Small umbels of tiny, greenish-yellow flowers appear in spring. Ternately compound, deeply divided, dark green leaves resemble flattened parsley or celery leaves.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Lovage, bladderseed |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 3 to 6 feet |
| Flower Colour | Greenish yellow |
| Bloom Time | May to June |
| Difficulty Level | Medium |
Planting and care
Levisticum officinale care
Lovage looks a bit like celery but is in the carrot family. The plants may grow up to 6 feet and bears lacy thick green foliage. The flowers are yellow and held in umbrella-shaped umbels.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Average, medium moisture, loam, well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 20 to 30 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Levisticum officinale special feature
Herb garden. Also has ornamental value and good height for a back corner of the border or for naturalized areas or wild gardens.
Levisticum officinale uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose
Culinary Use:
- The leaves can be used in salads
- The seeds can be used as a spice, similar to fennel seeds