Lovage. A tall aromatic herb with dark green leaves and umbels of greenish yellow flowers in mid-summer. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Levisticum officinale
A tall aromatic herb with dark green leaves and umbels of greenish yellow flowers in mid-summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Levisticum |
|---|---|
| Species | officinale |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Lovage |
| Flower Colour | green, yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Culinary, Herb garden, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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