Lovage
Levisticum officinale
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Lovage is a tall culinary and medicinal perennial herb with celery-like leaves and small yellow flowers. All parts are edible with a distinctive warm, slightly bitter flavor used in cooking, teas, and traditional remedies.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
No widely distinct named cultivars; the species is grown as-is and is relatively uniform in the trade.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Lovage is a tall culinary and medicinal perennial herb with celery-like leaves and small yellow flowers. All parts are edible with a distinctive warm, slightly bitter flavor used in cooking, teas, and traditional remedies.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Lovage grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
No widely distinct named cultivars; the species is grown as-is and is relatively uniform in the trade.