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
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
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, Light shade, Dappled shade |
|---|---|
| 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 |
