Lovage
Levisticum officinale
Family: Apiaceae
Lovage grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture.
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How to Grow Lovage
Lovage growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0, and Moderate; prefers consistent moisture water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Lovage as 10-20 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 85-100 days for first harvest.
Plant Overview
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is listed in the Apiaceae family and categorized as a herb with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0158
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Lovage is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate; prefers consistent moisture. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-20 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 85-100 days for first harvest. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-20 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 85-100 days for first harvest
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.