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| Family | Apiaceae. Umbelliferae. |
| Genus & Species | Levisticum officinale |
| AKA | Hipposelinum levisticum. Levisticum paludapifolium. Angelica levisticum. |
| Common Names | Lovage. Garden lovage. Love parsley. Smallage. Sea parsley. Old English lovage. Italian lovage. Cornish lovage. |
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| Size/Shape | Vigorous tall growing herb. 2 to 3 feet tall (60-90 cm) or more, 2 to 3 feet spread (60-90 cm). Up to 4 feet. Clump forming. |
| Leaves | Smooth, divided foliage. |
| Flowers | Greenish-yellow umbels. |
| Blooming Season | Spring. Mid-summer. |
| Fragrance | Flavour of the leaves is reminiscent of celery, and of the famous yeast extract, Maggi. Strongly aromatic, remotely similar to celery. There is also a faint reminiscence to the flavour of blue fenugreek leaves. Flowers are fragrant too. |
| Use | Leaves possess excellent flavouring qualities for soups, stews and casseroles. Every part of the plant is edible. It is a great addition particularly to potato and tomato dishes. The hollow lovage stems make great swizzle-stick straws for Bloody Marys. Recipes:http://tinyurl.com/h6rta |
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| Propagation | Seeds, root division, self seeds if not dead-headed. Sow seeds in fall outdoors or indoors before last frost. |
| Soil | Deep rich soils. Well drained. Dress with compost in the fall. Soil that is fairly fertile. |
| Water | Moderate water. Prefers moist soils. Not too dry. |
| Light | Full sun to part shade. It can take partial shade. |
| Climate | Outside perennial. Zones 4 - 8. |
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| Source to Buy | Richters plant and seeds (as Lovage). |
| http://tinyurl.com/aqcno | |
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