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Levisticum officinale

Common Name:
Lovage
Plant Type:
Deciduous perennial
Family:
Apiaceae (The Carrot Family)
Geographic Origin:
Mediterranean Region
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
3-6 feet
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
Pale yellow
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

Stems to 3-6 feet. Celery like leaves. Herbal uses. Host plant for Anise Swallowtail butterfly.