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Lovage (Levisticum officinale)

Name: Lovage (Levisticum officinale)
SKU: 669
Availability: InStock

Perennial

Culinary

Medicinal

Height: up to 6 feet
Aspect: Any
Soil Type: Moist and rich
Uses: Culinary
Care: Herbaceous - cut back in autumn
Usually available: All year
Pot size supplied: Grown in a 10 cm (4 inch) pot
Hardiness: LEVEL 1 - see 'Description' tab below

Description:

Lovage (Levisticum officinale)

Lovage – Levisticum officinale

Lovage – Levisticum officinale is a very large plant that requires a deep, rich soil.

A great culinary herb, all parts have a celery flavour and it can be grown for use as a substitute. A tasty herb to add flavour to a variety of dishes. Many medicinal uses too, the ancient Greeks in fact took it to aid digestion.

It will die down during the winter months.

£2.70 – £6.80

Pot Size	1.5 Litre potted plant 10cm (pot width) plant 2 Litre potted plant Clear

SKU: N/A Categories: Culinary, Medicinal, Perennial Tags: celery, culinary, historic, L, salad

Product Description

This plant is grown in a 4″ (10cm) pot. It is ready to be placed (weather permitting) into it’s final position. You will receive an instruction label which gives you further cultural instructions.

Note: If the Plant is in season but not in stock it may be available in small quantities. please contact us for stock. Read more on availability here

This plant is LEVEL 1 – Fully hardy UK wide

These levels are determined by Norfolk Herbs and are to be used simply as a guide. Our levels go from 1 (fully hardy) to 6 (requires a heated environment over winter).

Additional information

Weight	0.5 kg
Height	above 5 Foot
Life Cycle	Tender Perennial
Colour	Yellow, Orange, Red
Ideal for Bee & Butterfly	No
Medicinal	Medicinal
Planting Position	Full Sun, Semi-Shade, Shade
Herbs for Tea	No
Ideal for Tubs & Containers	No
Culinary Herbs	Red Meat & Game, Soups, Vegetables
Scented	Savory Spiced
Herb Group	Other
A-Z	L
Pot Size	1.5 Litre potted plant, 10cm (pot width) plant, 2 Litre potted plant
Width / Spread	3-4 feet