Lovage
Lovage/Levisticum officinale (Perennial)
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
A tall, upright perennial herb with bright green leaves with a celery-like taste. Leaves are used as an herb or in salad, the roots are used as a vegetable and the seeds as a spice.
Height
36-40 in
Spread
18-24 in
Interesting Notes
The name 'lovage' is from "love-ache".
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Culinary |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Containers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
| • | Moist |
| • | Rich |
