Lovage Seeds – Perennial Celery Flavoured Herb

Lovage Seeds – Aromatic Herb

Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a traditional and hardy perennial herb valued for its strong, celery-like flavour and vigorous growth. Often described as a cross between celery and parsley, lovage is ideal for adding depth to soups, stews, stocks, and salads.

This tall, leafy plant produces abundant fresh foliage year after year once established, making it an excellent choice for herb gardens, borders, and allotments. Both the leaves and stems are edible, and the plant also produces attractive yellow flowers later in the season.

Easy to grow and highly productive, lovage is a long-lived herb that requires minimal maintenance once established.

Key Features

Hardy perennial herb

Strong celery-like flavour

Produces abundant leafy growth

Ideal for soups, stocks, and cooking

Long-lived and low maintenance

Suitable for borders, herb gardens, and allotments

Attractive yellow flowers

How to Grow Lovage

Sow seeds indoors from February to April or outdoors from April to June.

Sow seeds thinly into trays or prepared soil and cover lightly. Germination can take 10–20 days.

Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle into a sunny or partially shaded position with fertile, well-drained soil.

Lovage grows into a large plant, so allow 60–90 cm spacing between plants.

Water regularly during establishment, then only during dry periods once mature.

Care Tips

Cut back regularly to encourage fresh growth

Allow space — plants grow large and bushy

Divide established plants every few years

Remove flower heads if growing mainly for leaves

Frequently Asked Questions

Is lovage perennial?
Yes — it is a long-lived perennial that returns each year.

What does lovage taste like?
It has a strong celery-like flavour, ideal for cooking.

Can it be grown in containers?
It can, but due to its size it is better suited to large pots or open ground.

Is it easy to grow?
Yes — once established, it is low maintenance and very productive.

Perfect For

Herb gardens

Traditional cooking and stocks

Cottage gardens

Long-term perennial planting

Gardeners wanting strong-flavoured herbs