Lovage
Levisticum officinale
EdibleZones 4–8herb
Lovage is a perennial plant, the sole species in the genus Levisticum in the family Apiaceae, subfamily Apioideae. It is native to Afghanistan and Iran.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 2 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–8
- Layers
- herb
Functional roles
foodmedicinalinsectary
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seeddivisioneasy
When: Sow fresh seed autumn; divide spring
Big celery-flavoured perennial; one plant is plenty.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.