Originating from southern Europe, lovage is a tall, aromatic herb with deep green, celery-like leaves and a rich, savoury aroma.
Long valued in traditional herbal and culinary use, it’s known for its warming flavour and versatility in both the garden and home remedies.
Do you want to learn how to grow lovage? If so, let’s dive in.
What Is Lovage?
Lovage is a tall, hardy perennial herb traditionally grown in Europe for both culinary and medicinal use. With its deep green, celery-like leaves and strong aromatic flavour, it has long been valued as a warming herb that supports digestion and general wellbeing.
Once established, lovage is a long-lived plant that returns year after year with minimal effort. For home gardeners, it offers a reliable supply of fresh leaves, seeds, and stems for the kitchen and home herbal preparations.