Angelica archangelica (Angelica)

Cultivation

Grow in moist, deep, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. Avoid hot, dry conditions. May need staking in exposed sites. Often monocarpic (dying after flowering) but will usually flower a second year if spent flowers are removed before setting seed.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Flavouring food and drinks, Cake decoration, Drying, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

A2, A3, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Open stems

Native to

Northern Europe

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic