Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a tall, hardy perennial known for its aromatic foliage, celery-like leaves, and vigorous growth habit. This long-lasting leafy plant produces lush green stalks and umbels of yellow flowers, making it a favorite for home gardens, borders, and raised beds.
Naturally Non-GMO and low maintenance, Lovage thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a variety of soils. Regrowing year after year in cool to mild climates, it offers continuous leafy growth and strong fragrance. Its robust height and perennial nature make it ideal for gardeners seeking a long-lasting, hardy plant with minimal care needs.
Features
- Hardy perennial with celery-like aromatic foliage
- Tall leafy growth with strong fragrance and yellow umbels
- Non-GMO, natural and untreated seed variety
- Suitable for containers, raised beds, borders, and outdoor gardens
- Thrives in full sun to partial shade with low maintenance
- Regrows each year with vigorous perennial clumps
Specifications
- Seed Type: Natural, untreated, Non-GMO perennial
- USDA Zones: Best for Zones 3–9
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
- Best Growing Season: Spring or early Summer sowing
- Germination Time: 10–21 days
- Soil Requirement: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
- Plant Height: Approximately 48–72 inches tall at maturity
- Maturity Time: 85–120 days from sowing
- Growth Habit: Tall leafy clumps with yellow blooming umbels
- Ideal For: Containers, garden borders, raised beds, and perennial outdoor planting
Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or sow directly outdoors in Spring
- Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep; lightly cover as light helps germination
- Keep soil moist, not soggy, during seedling emergence
- Provide full sun or partial shade depending on climate
- Thin seedlings to 18–24 inches apart for mature height spread
- Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially in warm weather
- Harvest leafy stalks once plants are well established and tall
- Cut back flower stalks if leafy growth is preferred; leave for seed saving if needed
