Lovage (levisticum officinale) - Culinary perennial herb often used as a celery substitute as it has a very strong celery flavor. Both leaves and seeds can be used to flavor soups, stews, potato salads, etc. Flavor is somewhat stronger than celery and a little goes a long way in recipes. Prefers sun but will grow in partial shade. Can get large (up to 6' tall) over time. Blooms with yellow flowers in the summer. Easy to grow perennial zones 3-9. One live starter plant in 2.5 inch container. |
