Not only is this perennial herb an attractive addition to the back of a border, but it has excellent culinary uses too! Lovage root, leaves, seeds and young stems can all be incorporated into savoury dishes and the stems can also be candied. It is said that Levisticum officinale has many medicinal uses including for colic, coughs and bronchitis – however, the plant also contains an oil which can be an irritant. This low-maintenance herb has yellow flower umbels in June, July and August which attract beneficial insects. The hardy perennial therefore makes a great addition to both a wildlife and a herb garden and it likes a sunny or partially-shaded site. Height: 2m (79″). Spread: 1m (39″).
Height Up to 200cm (79in)
Spread Up to 100cm (39in)
Hardy Perennial
kitchen gardenlow maintenance gardenwildlife gardenscottage gardens
sun or semi shade
Flowering Months
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1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant (58400)
Lovage plants enjoy a moist, well drained soil in full sun. Choose a position in the garden where it is easily accessed to harvest its seeds and young leaves.
Feed and water lovage plants regularly to keep the soil moist. Lovage leaves and young stalks can be harvested in spring. Do not deadhead lovage flowers if you intend to harvest the seed. Caution: Irritant to skin and eyes. Contact with lovage may cause photodermatitis in some people.






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