Herb

Lovage

Levisticum officinale

Tastes like supercharged celery — one big plant lasts years.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Moderate

Soil

Rich, moist

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Leaves & seeds

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan stocks lovage seeds suited to UK growing seasons with reliable germination.

Crocus

Crocus offers terracotta pots ideal for lovage's deep root system in London gardens.

Amazon UK

Amazon UK supplies quality hand forks for harvesting lovage leaves and soil maintenance.