Lovage (Levisticum officinale)
A forgotten treasure of the monastery and medieval kitchen garden, Lovage was once prized for its bold aroma and remarkable versatility. Its flavor echoes celery with a touch of anise and parsley, sharper, sweeter, and infinitely more complex. From ancient Rome to Tudor kitchens, it flavored broths, tonics, and spiced wines, and its leaves were carried as charms for luck and love.
 
This hardy perennial returns year after year, rising early in spring with towering, hollow stems and lush, frilled leaves that perfume the air. Every part of the plant is useful, leaves for soups and stews, stems candied like angelica, seeds for spice, and roots for herbal bitters.
 
Perfect for anyone who longs for the self-sufficiency and sensory richness of the old herb gardens.
 
Botanical name: Levisticum officinale
Type: Hardy perennial herb
Zones: 4–9
Height: 4–6 ft
Sun: Full to partial sun
Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained soil
Germination: 14–21 days; best with cool soil temperatures
Harvest: Leaves when young and tender; seeds in late summer
 
A single plant can perfume a garden and flavor a year’s worth of soups, a bold, enduring herb once thought fit for kings and kitchens.
 
This is for approx 50 seeds. 
 
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