Ligusticum scoticum

Scotch lovage, sea parsley

Syn. Angelica 'Summer Delight'. Beautiful glossy leaves and purple stems. Edible!

Use in the garden

  • use: medicinal kitchen

botanical information

  • Botanical name: Ligusticum scoticum
  • Genus: Ligusticum
  • Family: Apiaceae
  • Other names: Schotse lavas - Scotch lovage - sea parsley
  • synonyms: Angelica 'Summer Delight'
  • origin: Europe

Features

height: 50-60 cm
flowering: June - July
color: white
leaf color: green
scent: fragrant leaf / aromatic
habit: ascending
growth: medium
level: easy
light: sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered
moisture: dry, average, moist
soil texture: highly permeable, pervious, light, normal, heavy
organic matter: normal
winter zone: 4 [-30°C]
density: 3 - 5