Editing Lovage (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': Lovage is an erect, herbaceous perennial that grows to 1.8–2.5 m (6–8 ft) tall. It features a basal rosette of leaves and stems with further leaves, producing yellow to greenish-yellow flowers in umbels at the top of the stems<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovage</ref>. The leaves are compound, with larger basal leaves being tripinnate and up to 70 cm long<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovage</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': Lovage prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It thrives in moist environments but can tolerate some dryness<ref>https://mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu/garden-help/herbs/lovage</ref><ref>https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Levisticum+officinale</ref>. The plant goes dormant in winter and can be propagated by seed or root division<ref>https://mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu/garden-help/herbs/lovage</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': Lovage produces a flush of edible leaves in spring, followed by impressive flower stalks in mid- to late summer. The seeds are harvested in fall when the seed heads turn brown<ref>https://rhs.org.uk/herbs/lovage/grow-your-own</ref><ref>https://mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu/garden-help/herbs/lovage</ref>.

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