Levisticum officinale (Lovage)

Levisticum officinale (Lovage) with vibrant green leaves, tall herbaceous plant standing upright near fence.
Levisticum officinale (Lovage) with broad green leaves branching from thick stalks near a metal fence.

Botanical name: Levisticum officinale

Common names: Lovage, Love Parsley

Family: Apiaceae / Umbelliferae

Origin: Central Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4-8

Plant type: Spice or herb
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Ethnomedical 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.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine

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 light green foliage, thick clusters of serrated leaves filling the space
Levisticum officinale (Lovage) with vibrant green leaves, close up of lush dense foliage plant.
Levisticum officinale (Lovage) with deeply lobed vibrant green leaves filling the entire image space.


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