Scots lovage
Also known as: Scotch lovage; sea lovage; sea parsley
A herbaceous perennial, up to 60cm high, with glossy green leaves divided into three toothed leaflets. Domed clusters of tiny greenish-white flowers are borne on tall reddish stems in summer, followed by yellow seedheads. Used as a culinary herb; all parts of the plant are edible
Scientific classification
- Species
- Scots lovage (Ligusticum scothicum)
- Genus
- Ligusticum
- Family
- Apiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Scots lovage
Distribution map
Northern Eur to Eastern Northern US
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Scots lovage
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Scots lovage care guide
- Consistently damp soil, tolerates light seasonal waterlogging conditions
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Consistently damp soil, tolerates light seasonal waterlogging conditions
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted general plant feed every three weeks warm growing season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown as soon as ripe in containers in a cold frame, or in spring with bottom heat at 18°C
Growing
GrowingThrives in well-drained soil in full sun, in areas with cooler summers; dislikes excess heat
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, celery leaf-mining fly and cuckoo spit
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