Plant Description: A part of the carrot family, celery-leaf wild lovage is a sweet smelling plant most often found in prairies, oak woodlands, and uplands. As their name suggests, their leaves and stems are celery-like giving them a soft look. They are a perennial species that primarily propagate through spreading seed. Their seeds come from divided umbel white flower heads that serve many pollinator species. They are fully edible with a taste that is described to have both carrot and celery notes. There are extremely poisonous look-a-likes including Poison hemlock. *** Do not consume any plant without proper ID *** Height: 10" - 24" Width: 10" - 24" Sun needs: full sun to part shade Soil needs: tolerates moist to dry soil Bloom Time: April-June Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): Yes Ecosystem Benefit: Wild lovage has a main taproot that helps to break up hard soils and bring nutrients to the top of the soil. They also provide nectar for a variety of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
