Lovage

Lovage (/ˈlʌvɪdʒ/), Levisticum officinale, is a tall perennial plant, the sole species in the genus Levisticum in the family Apiaceae, subfamily Apioideae.

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If we were to walk back in time and enter a medieval medicinal or kitchen garden, in the back we would surely find a relatively unknown plant today—lovage.

Other Common Names: Old English lovage, Italian and Cornish lovage, maggi plant, smellage, cajoler’s weed, levisticum, maggiqurzel, sauerk

A hardy perennial with dark green shoots and a big, bold flavor — tastes like celery!

Lovage is an essential culinary herb and is very popular in Eastern European cuisine. easy to grow and tastes wonderful in soups, stews and more! Buy farm-fresh plants online!

Flavorful dark green leaves and yellow flowers, the leaves and seeds are used for flavoring stews, soups, salads

When the herb garden starts to wake up in spring, the bright green shoots of lovage are among the first signs of life. Lovage is a hardy perennial, able to take care of itself. Nothing bothers it, except for larvae of the beautiful swallowtail butterflies, which might nibble a few leaves but do...

Lovage, a member of the parsley family, is a widely-used herb in parts of Europe and southwest Asia. Its use in food and natural healing is nothing new, but it’s also not usually first mentioned, so it isn’t surprising if you haven’t heard of it.

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What is lovage? How to grow. Cooking suggestions with some classic and exciting recipes including a a lovage pesto. Health benefits of lovage also featured.

How to grow and harvest Lovage

The shape of the leaves may make you think celery or Italian parsley, and you're not far off.

Learn about the potential uses and health benefits of lovage, and see how you can incorporate this herb into your meals.