Literally an edible addition to the plant border. The flower buds are edible and aid digestion, if left they will produce showy purple flowers, which attract butterflies and bees. Height 200 cm. spread 100 cm.
Levesticum officinalis Perennial herb. Fresh leaves are used for flavouring salads, sauces, soup and stews. Root teats mouth ulcers and tonsillitis. Height 180 cm.
The stems of second year growth can be used to flavour to jams, jellies and stewed fruit. Medicinally this herb is used to treat indigestion, anaemia, coughs and colds. Tea brewed from young leaves relieves nervous headaches.
