Angelica dahurica (Dahurian angelica)

Other names: Chinese angelica, Garden angelica, Root of the Holy Ghost, Wild angelica, Bai zhi

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Clay
  • Loamy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Best planted in moist, fertile loam in full sun or partial shade. Will tolerate sun and drier soil if mulched. The roots have been used medicinally since 400BC.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Wildlife

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

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

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming

Native to

Eastern Asia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Contact may cause skin irritation or sensitivity to sunlight. Though used medicinally, large doses are toxic.

Plant care

Pruning

To extend life of plant, deadhead before seed is set. Cut back after flowering.

Propagation methods

Seed

Propagation

Seed viability is short so sow seeds in a cold frame as soon as ripe and transplant when young. Seeds need light to germinate so do not cover.

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