Garden Lovage (Levisticum officinale)
Levisticum officinale, commonly known as Garden Lovage, is a tall perennial herb with a strong celery-like aroma, used as a culinary herb and for its medicinal properties.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but thrives in moist, loamy conditions.
Temperature
Grows best in moderate temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Feed in spring and mid-summer.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
At least 6 hours of direct sunlight is ideal.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Water deeply when top inch of soil is dry.
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but thrives in moist, loamy conditions.
Grows best in moderate temperatures.
Ideal range is 15-25 °C.
Outdoor
Feed in spring and mid-summer.
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer or compost.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Medicinal, Vegetable
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
1.5-2.5 m
Spread
0.6-1 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Semi-dormant in winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Compound
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderApiales
- familyApiaceae
- genusLevisticum
- speciesLevisticum officinale
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes