Many common bedding plants we use in the garden come from the herb family. Besides being beautiful, herbs have a usefulness that goes beyond their beauty. Lovage is one of those plants.
Lovage is a perennial herb that is hardy to our area.
It has a growing habit and flavor that resembles celery. It differs from celery in size, growing up to five feet tall in its second year and beyond. Give it a half day shade and the plant will grow to eight feet. Placement in the garden will be essential with a plant this large. It likes well drained, fertile soil that is kept evenly moist.