Genus Information
Sun Requirements
Levisticum officinale can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.Hardiness
Lovage is fully hardy.
Growth Information
Levisticum officinale is quite a fast grower and in the right conditions will reach its full size in 2-5 years. It can reach heights of up to 2m and will spread up to 0.5m.
Flowering
Levisticum officinale produces yellow flowers. These flowers will be produced between July to August.
Foliage
Lovage is a deciduous plant and produces green foliage. This plant produces fragrant foliage. and it will benefit from being cut back once it has finished flowering to promote growth next year.
Wildlife, Pests and Diseases
Levisticum officinale can have problems with Leaf miners, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators and is not considered to be toxic.
Soil Requirements
Lovage requires a soil that stays slightly wet, but also has decent drainage and it can be planted in soil of any pH.