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lovage

Levisticum officinale

Fragrant

Genus: Levisticum
Family: Apiaceae
Common Names: bladderseed

About this plant

L. officinale is a hairless, celery-scented perennial to 2m in height, with dark green, 2- to 3-pinnate leaves and yellow-green flowers in summer, followed by aromatic seeds

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will tolerate most soils but prefers, deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Cut back in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division in spring

Pests

Can get leaf-mining flies

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years