Scots lovage

How to Grow and Care for Scots lovage

Scots lovage · Ligusticum scothicum
Also known as: Scotch lovage; sea lovage; sea parsley

Thrives in well-drained soil in full sun, in areas with cooler summers; dislikes excess heat

Watering: Consistently damp soil, tolerates light seasonal waterlogging conditionsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Scots lovage

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleConsistently damp soil, tolerates light seasonal waterlogging conditions
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingDiluted general plant feed every three weeks warm growing season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
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Thrives in well-drained soil in full sun, in areas with cooler summers; dislikes excess heat

How to Water Scots lovage?

Consistently damp soil, tolerates light seasonal waterlogging conditions

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Scots lovage?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Scots lovage?

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What Soil Is Best for Scots lovage?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Scots lovage?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Scots lovage?

Diluted general plant feed every three weeks warm growing season

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How to Prune Scots lovage?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Scots lovage?

Propagate by seed, sown as soon as ripe in containers in a cold frame, or in spring with bottom heat at 18°C

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How to Transplant Scots lovage?

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How to Care for Scots lovage in Winter?

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How to Plant Scots lovage?

Thrives in well-drained soil in full sun, in areas with cooler summers; dislikes excess heat

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How to Repot Scots lovage?

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How to Harvest Scots lovage?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, celery leaf-mining fly and cuckoo spit

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The Toxicity of Scots lovage

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Attributes of Scots lovage

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginNorthern Eur to Eastern Northern US

Scientific Classification

Species
Ligusticum scothicum
Genus
Ligusticum
Family
Apiaceae
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