Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apiaceae

Genus:

Levisticum

Species:

Levisticum officinale

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Native Range

Afghanistan, Iran

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, beneficial insects, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to mountainous regions with fertile soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 14–28 days

Germination Time:

10–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover. Fresh seed germinates best.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI