Arctic lovage Plant Care
Parapimpinella siifolia (Leresche) Fern.Prieto, Sanna & Arjona
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This plant's delicate, fern-like leaves are its most distinctive feature, giving it an elegant and unique appearance. Originating from the mountains of South Africa, Parapimpinella siifolia is highly sought after by plant collectors for its rarity and beauty. With its graceful growth habit and attractive foliage, it is a prized addition to any collection.
Every 5–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Arctic lovage?
Water Arctic lovage every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Arctic lovage Native To?
What Is the Arctic lovage?
Arctic lovage (Parapimpinella siifolia) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Parapimpinella genus. Arctic lovage is native to the western Pyrenees and northwestern Spain. Arctic lovage is also known as Siifolia pimpinella.
Arctic lovage displays a tall, upright herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Arctic lovage produces small clusters of white, pink, or purple umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Arctic lovage?
Parapimpinella siifolia requires watering every 5–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Arctic lovage Need?
Arctic lovage thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Arctic lovage Prefer?
Parapimpinella siifolia grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Arctic lovage prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Arctic lovage?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Arctic lovage to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Arctic lovage?
Feed Arctic lovage every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Arctic lovage?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Arctic lovage?
Arctic lovage can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Arctic lovage Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Arctic lovage, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Arctic lovage?
Arctic lovage is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, caterpillars. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Arctic lovage Need?
Arctic lovage grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Arctic lovage is native to the western Pyrenees and northwestern Spain. In cooler regions, grow Arctic lovage as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Arctic lovage is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Parapimpinella genus — compare its care with other Parapimpinella species on PlantoScan.
Parapimpinella is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Arctic lovage thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Parapimpinella siifolia (Leresche) Fern.Prieto, Sanna & Arjona, family Apiaceae (first published in Doc. Jard. Bot. Atlántico 11: 284 (2014)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Arctic lovage, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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