Ligusticum scoticum plant

Ligusticum scoticum

Scotch lovage - sea parsley

  • Perennial
  • 50-60 cm high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Valuable foliage plant
  • Semi-evergreen
Syn. Angelica 'Summer Delight'. Beautiful glossy leaves and purple stems. Edible!

Garden use

Use

Small groups

Ornamental value and special features

Medicinal Kitchen Fragrant leaf / aromatic Foliage plant Semi-evergreen Very long ornamental value

Growth

Medium

Planting density

Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 50 - 60 cm
Flowering time June - July
Flower colour White
Growth habit Ascending
Growth rate Medium
Hardiness down to about -30°C

Site conditions

Light Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered
Moisture Dry, Average, Moist
Soil Highly permeable, Pervious, Light, Normal, Heavy
Soil fertility Normal
Tolerates Seaside, Dry soils

Botanical information

Botanical name Ligusticum scoticum
Genus Ligusticum
Family Apiaceae
Common names NL: Schotse lavas
EN: Scotch lovage, sea parsley
Synonyms Angelica 'Summer Delight'
Origin Europe