Lovage has an interesting celery flavour, excellent in soups, stews and casseroles. In Medieval times it was thought to be an aphrodisiac so used in love potions! 
Type: Hardy Perennial
Height: 1.5m
Spread: 1m
Soil type: Rich, moist, well drained soil. 
Aspect: Full sun / light shde 
Flower colour: Green/yellow
Flowering time: Summer