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Smyrnium olusatrum
APIACEAE, The Parsley family
This parsley-like biennial edible perennial produces glossy deep green leaves, stalks and roots. The summer blooms are yellow umbels and like many plants in the parsley family, they are popular with pollinators and beneficial insects. Used widely in the middle ages as a foraged ‘spring tonic’ herb or for it’s nutritious roots, it was replaced by farmed celery. Nowadays it’s uncommon but could be a cool garnish for drinks and added to salads and soups. The young shoots can be harvested like asparagus.
Native to the whole Mediterranean and coastal areas in most of the British Isles where it is common in hedgerows and fields. Also known as black lovage, due to the abundant, large, dark seeds. Other names include Alisanders, Horse Parsley, Macedonian Parsley, and Maceron.
Introduced to gardeners in the Pacific Northwest by Dr. Alan Kapuler of Peace Seeds. Alexander’s Greens, Alisanders, Black Lovage, Horse Parsley, Macedonian Parsley, and Maceron.
Reseeds quite well, which keeps crop growing continually. Extra seedlings pull easily.
Grows 3-5 ft tall in full sun to light shade. Plant in average to rich garden soil.
Sow seeds in fall or early spring. Seeds benefit from moist cold stratification to germinate.
Size: One seek packet
Smyrnium olusatrum
APIACEAE, The Parsley family
This parsley-like biennial edible perennial produces glossy deep green leaves, stalks and roots. The summer blooms are yellow umbels and like many plants in the parsley family, they are popular with pollinators and beneficial insects. Used widely in the middle ages as a foraged ‘spring tonic’ herb or for it’s nutritious roots, it was replaced by farmed celery. Nowadays it’s uncommon but could be a cool garnish for drinks and added to salads and soups. The young shoots can be harvested like asparagus.
Native to the whole Mediterranean and coastal areas in most of the British Isles where it is common in hedgerows and fields. Also known as black lovage, due to the abundant, large, dark seeds. Other names include Alisanders, Horse Parsley, Macedonian Parsley, and Maceron.
Introduced to gardeners in the Pacific Northwest by Dr. Alan Kapuler of Peace Seeds. Alexander’s Greens, Alisanders, Black Lovage, Horse Parsley, Macedonian Parsley, and Maceron.
Reseeds quite well, which keeps crop growing continually. Extra seedlings pull easily.
Grows 3-5 ft tall in full sun to light shade. Plant in average to rich garden soil.
Sow seeds in fall or early spring. Seeds benefit from moist cold stratification to germinate.
Size: One seek packet
