Lovage

syn. Levisticum officinale

Easy hardy herb. Shiny young leaves good raw in salads. Stems can be cooked like celery. Cut down to 1ft when it starts to bloom or leaves will become bitter. Seeds are good to eat, but may be best not to allow it to self seed. Can grow up to 6ft,

Hardiness:	Hardy
Longevity:	Perennial
Plant Type:
Growing Condition:	Light shade or sun
Season:	Early summer
Season:	Summer
Season:	Autumn
Good For:	Cut flower
Good For:	Self-sowing
Good For:	Wildlife Friendly
Flower Colour:	Yellow
Foliage Colour:	Green
Germination:	Sow in spring, thinly and shallowly. Keep warm (60-70oF) till germinates, then cooler