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Levisticum officinalis
Characteristics: Lovage is a hardy perennial perfect for zones 4-8. This vigorous culinary herb has the potential to reach 4 feet tall! Cold hardy to -40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Light: Lovage loves full sun. Be sure to provide it with a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Water: Water when dry to the touch, avoiding over-watering.
Soil: Lovage will flourish in regular soil and doesn't need much fertilizer.
Use: We love to use Lovage in soups, salads, and poultry dishes. The leaves have a celery-like flavor; the stems can be blanched and eaten as a vegetable. A popular herb in Eastern European cuisine.
Lovage is an essential ingredient in our Eastern European Cuisine Kit. Make sure that you try this herb in combination with other fresh herbs vital to any recipe from Eastern Europe.