Lovage
Levisticum officinale · Lovage · Carrot family
Also known as: Garden Lovage · Love Parsley
Very easy100–200cmNot pet-safeEdible
Lovage care at a glance
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Toxicity on Lovage
Possible pests on Lovage include Aphids and Leaf miners. Lovage is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Aphids Low
- Leaf miners Low
Toxicity
- Phthalide oils (diuretic) Low
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Lovage
- Which pests affect Lovage?
- Possible pests on Lovage include Aphids and Leaf miners.
- Is Lovage toxic to cats and dogs?
- Lovage is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Lovage need?
- Lovage has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Lovage need?
- Lovage prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Lovage frost-hardy?
- Lovage is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -20 °C.
- Can you eat Lovage?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves, seeds and stems.