Levisticum officinale / Perennial

All parts of lovage, seeds, leaves, and stem, have a distinct celery flavor. Even though lovage is technically a perennial, it sometime dies (or dies back to the ground) in the extreme summer heat. Harvest leaves while they are young and add to soups, stews or salads. Seeds can also be used, either whole or crushed. Lovage can reach 2-3 feet in height, and does well in a rich garden soil in full sun.