Exposure • Sun

Soil Moisture Needs • Average

Season of Interest (Foliage) • Summer

Season of Interest (Flowering) • Summer

Bloom Color • Yellow

Attributes • Rock Garden • Drought Tolerant

Water Requirements • Prefers well-drained soil

Levisticum officinale

Lovage

Celery and curry flavored leaves. Leaves and stalks can be used instead of meat in some dishes. Grows in rich loam. Leaves used in soups, salads, fish, and sauces. Seeds are used in meat pies, stews, cakes, and candy. Also has medicinal benefits as an expectorant.