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| Botanical Name |
Levisticum officinale |
| Seeds Per Pack |
100 |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/4 in. |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness |
USDA Zone 3a: to -35F, USDA Zone 3b: to -30F, USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Bloom Color |
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green) |
| Bloom Time |
Mid-Summer |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are fragrant |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest |
80-90 |
| Propagation Methods |
By dividing the rootball, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
The young leaves of lovage taste like celery and are used in spring salads and with potato, rice, soups, and poultry dishes. The roots and young stems are also edible. Lovage has some medicinal qualities and can be used as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics. Being a perennial herb, you just have to plant it once and enjoy it for years.
