🌿 Lovage

Levisticum officinale

herbs perennial

☀️ Sun

full sun to partial shade

💧 Water

moderate to high

🗺️ Zones

[3,4,5,6,7,8,9]

🧪 Soil pH

6.0-7.5

🪴 Soil Type

rich, moist, well-drained

📏 Spacing

18-24 inches

📐 Height

3-6 ft

Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone

🤝 Companions (3)

🤝 Potato

Lovage improves potato flavor and growth; deters potato beetles

🤝 Tomato

Lovage enhances tomato flavor when planted nearby

🤝 bean

Deep roots don't compete; lovage's strong scent deters bean pests

⚠️ Keep Apart (0)

No known enemies listed.

📝 Growing Notes

Celery flavor on steroids. One leaf flavors an entire pot of soup. A massive perennial that comes back bigger every year , basically a celery-flavored shrub. The Roman Empire spread lovage across Europe , they couldn't cook without it. Every part edible.

🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Johnny's Selected Seeds Botanical Interests True Leaf Market Burpee Territorial Seed Company

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