| Levisticum officinale |
| Eurasia |
| Herbaceous perennial from 60cm to 2m. |
| All parts of the plant can be used in cooking. Flowerheads will attract insects. |
| Use as you would strong flavoured parsley or celery. Seeds can also be used in a hot bath to ease aches and teas as a digestive after a meal. |
| Cool-temperate to warm-temperate. Likes full sun in cool climates and part sun with protection from afternoon heat in warmer climates. Can also be grown in pots, but allow for the large root system. |
| Prefers deep, rich soil and requires good drainage. |
| Seeds or root division. |
| Can be affected by leaf miners and aphids. Water well for the best flavour and to avoid bitterness. |