Lovage

Use our zone-based planting guide to know when to plant lovage.

Plant name Zone Start seeds indoors (spring/fall) Start seeds outdoors (spring/fall) Plant seedlings/transplants outdoors (spring/fall) Plant spacing # plants per person
Lovage 3a Not recommended On/around May 15 (after last frost) Not recommended 18-24 inches 1
Lovage 3b Not recommended On/around May 15 (after last frost) Not recommended 18-24 inches 1
Lovage 4a Not recommended On/around May 15 (after last frost) Not recommended 18-24 inches 1
Lovage 4b Not recommended On/around May 15 (after last frost) Not recommended 18-24 inches 1
Lovage 5a Not recommended On/around April 15 (after last frost) Not recommended 18-24 inches 1
Lovage 5b Not recommended On/around April 15 (after last frost) Not recommended 18-24 inches 1
Lovage 6a Not recommended On/around April 15 (after last frost) Not recommended 18-24 inches 1
Lovage 6b Not recommended On/around April 15 (after last frost) Not recommended 18-24 inches 1
Lovage 7a Not recommended On/around April 15 (after last frost) Not recommended 18-24 inches 1
Lovage 7b Not recommended On/around April 15 (after last frost) Not recommended 18-24 inches 1
Lovage 8a Not recommended On/around March 15 (after last frost) Not recommended 18-24 inches 1
Lovage 8b Not recommended On/around March 15 (after last frost) Not recommended 18-24 inches 1
Lovage 9a Not recommended On/around Feb. 15 (after last frost) Not recommended 18-24 inches 1
Lovage 9b Not recommended On/around Feb. 15 (after last frost) Not recommended 18-24 inches 1
Lovage 10a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Lovage 10b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Lovage 11a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Lovage 11b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended

* Lovage is a fast-growing herb in Northern climates. Sow seeds directly after frost. A little goes a long way, so one plant is sufficient.