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Lovage (Levisticum officinale)

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

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.

THIS PLANT IS NOW WINTER DORMANT

£2.40 – £6.80

SKU: N/A Categories: Perennial, Culinary, Medicinal 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