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Lovage

Hardy perennial lovage with a powerful celery-like aromatic foliage, perfect for flavoring soups, sauces, broths, salads, and stews.
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Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Zone 4 and above

Discover the plant

Common nameLovage
FamilyApiaceae
TypePerennial
Botanical nameLovage

Lovage is a perennial aromatic plant highly prized for its deeply cut green foliage and powerful aroma, reminiscent of celery with a deeper, slightly spicy note. Also known as perpetual celery, it is ideal for vegetable gardens, herb gardens, edible borders, and spaces where one wishes to cultivate a durable, productive, and highly fragrant plant. Its leaves are used sparingly to flavor soups, broths, sauces, stews, salads, marinades, vegetables, potatoes, and homemade dishes.

Easy to grow, lovage prefers a sunny to lightly partially shaded location, in rich, cool, deep, and well-drained soil. It can grow quite large once established, so it's best to give it generous space in the garden or a large container. Regular watering helps maintain tender and flavorful foliage, especially during warm periods. Frequent harvesting of young leaves promotes denser growth and allows you to enjoy its aroma throughout the season.

Robust, productive, and very useful in the kitchen, lovage is an excellent plant for gardeners looking for an easy-to-maintain and flavorful perennial herb. Its stems, leaves, and seeds can be used to add an aromatic touch to recipes, making it a particularly versatile plant. It is an ideal choice to enrich a gourmet garden, a family vegetable patch, or a collection of aromatic plants with a durable and characterful perennial.

Lovage

Planting guide

From planting to establishment.

Propagation Seed or divide

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Soil pH

Slightly acidic to neutral

Minimum temperature

-30°C

Care level

Easy

Watering

Regular; keep the soil moist without overwatering

Soil type

Fertile, deep, cool, and well-drained soil

Fertilization

Compost in spring; light fertilization in poor soil

Moisture

Average to high humidity; prefers cool, deep soil

Seasonal care

Cut back dry stems in fall or spring; divide clumps as needed; harvest young leaves regularly

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

Potted culture possible in a very large, deep container
Lovage

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

1.5 to 2 m (5 to 6 ft)

Width / spread

60 to 90 cm (24 to 36 inches)

Flower color

Greenish yellow

Foliage color

Dark green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Growth rate

Rapid growth

Bloom period

Summer

Fruiting

Late-season aromatic seeds

Harvest

Leaves from spring to autumn; seeds in late summer
Lovage

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

Chives, parsley, celery, rhubarb

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Attracts pollinators