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Also Known As

  • Lovage
  • Love Parsley

Plant type

perennial, herb, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Levisticum officinale plant details

Levisticum officinale is a broadleaf deciduous perennial fruit / vegetable or herb with green foliage. In spring green and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Levisticum officinale

Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable or herb
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, culinary, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Levisticum officinale

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Essence of celery without the strings! Perennial herb resembles celery on steroids with stalks to 5’…leaves are used as seasoning whenever celery flavor is desired…we call it “the Bloody Mary herb”! Try it in split pea soup…yum! Sun to part shade, not
Lovage is a perennial plant with a long history of use in European cuisine as an herb, a root vegetable, and a spice. Native to the mountainous regions of the eastern Mediterranean, Lovage is a close relative to carrots, celery, and parsley, all with which it shares similarities in flavor and growth habit. Growing up to six feet tall by the end of the growing season, Lovage is deciduous in cold winter climates and dies down to the ground, storing energy in underground storage roots. Lovage appreciates full to filtered sun, consistent soil moisture and performs best with companion plantings. The flavor of fresh Lovage is much like that of celery, but stronger, with hints of sweetness and anise that lend well to broth based soups, egg, potato, or pasta salads and more. Lovage seeds can also be used much like celery or caraway seed and store well dried. Cold hardy to zone 6b and above or to -5 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rapid growing upright perennial herb which gives character to vegetable, meat, and fish dishes..celery scented..tall and stately...great for teas, salads, soups, vinegars.

Gardening facts about Levisticum officinale plant

How to Grow Levisticum officinale

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • green
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
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