Levisticum officinale (Lovage)

Levisticum officinale (Lovage) with vibrant green leaves, tall herbaceous plant standing upright near fence.

Botanical name: Levisticum officinale

Common names: Lovage, Love Parsley

Family: Apiaceae / Umbelliferae

Origin: Central Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4-8?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterSpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Levisticum officinale is a tall (3 to 9 ft) perennial plant, the leaves and seeds or fruit of which are used to flavor food. The root is used as a diuretic.

Levisticum officinale has attractive foliage and can be used as a back-of-the-border plant.


Levisticum officinale (Lovage) with light green leaves, close up of foliage on small plant
Levisticum officinale (Lovage) with vibrant green leaves, close up of lush dense foliage plant.


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