Scottish Lovage (Ligusticum scoticum)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Ligusticum scoticum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Shoots, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour milder, though this also reduces the nutritional value. — Leaves, flowers and young shoots - raw or cooked.; Strong and not very pleasant.; Superb in salads.; The leaves are usually blanched in order to make the flavour milder, though this also reduces the nutritional value.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky coasts in northern Britain. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)