Lovage

This sturdy herbaceous plant is probably native to Afghanistan and Iran. It has hollow stems and divided leaves that look like celery or Italian parsley leaves. Its brown root is long and fleshy. Its small yellow flowers are borne in a dense, compound umbel. The seeds look like caraway seeds. All parts of lovage are edible.
Cycle: Perennial.
Spacing: 90-120 cm.
Height: 150 cm.