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Common name(s)

Lovage

Plant Care

Size

Categories

Origin

Uses in landscape design

Lovage makes a good border, container & foundation plant.

Planting Instructions

Sow in spring or early autumn. Start seeds in trays indoors 6-8 weeks before planting directly.

Maintenance

Cut back of some stems during the growing season will encourage the production of a continuing supply of fresh, new leaves.

Soil Conditions

Well-drained sandy, loamy soil.

Uses

Used for the digestive and respiratory systems. It is primarily used
today to treat sore throats, chesty coughs, to ease fevers, clear spotty skins, soothe rheumatism and treat kidney and bladder ailments.

Propagation

Sow seeds in spring or early autumn.

Harvest

Harvest leaves in the first year of growing. If you want to harvest the roots and stems, harvest in the second year of growth.

When to sow

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