Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Light green aromatic
Growth Habit
upright
Bloom Season
Summer
Flavour Profile
stocks
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Non-GMO
Plant Type
Culinary Herb
Planting Season
Spring to summer
Fruit Size
Not applicable
Plant Height
120–180 cm
Light Requirement
Full sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
3–9
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
60–90 cm
Planting Depth
0.5–1 cm
Growing Conditions
fertile well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Light Green Lovage produce abundant aromatic foliage throughout the growing season?
Can Light Green Lovage produce abundant aromatic foliage throughout the growing season?
Yes. This perennial herb is known for producing vigorous growth and plentiful light green leaves that can be harvested repeatedly.
Do the leaves have a celery-like flavor suitable for cooking?
Do the leaves have a celery-like flavor suitable for cooking?
Yes. The aromatic leaves have a rich celery-like flavor and are widely used to season soups, stews, stocks, salads, vegetables, and herb blends.
Can Light Green Lovage be grown in herb gardens or large containers?
Can Light Green Lovage be grown in herb gardens or large containers?
Yes. It grows well in herb gardens, raised beds, and large containers with fertile, well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight.
Will regular harvesting encourage fresh new leaf growth?
Will regular harvesting encourage fresh new leaf growth?
Yes. Frequent harvesting of the outer stems encourages continuous production of tender new foliage and helps maintain a bushy plant.
Can the flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators?
Can the flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators?
Yes. If allowed to bloom, the umbrella-shaped yellow flower clusters attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects.
How is Light Green Lovage different from celery?
How is Light Green Lovage different from celery?
Light Green Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a hardy perennial herb with tall growth and intensely aromatic celery-like leaves, while celery (Apium graveolens) is typically grown as an annual vegetable for its thick, crisp edible stalks with a milder flavor.