Angelica archangelica
angelica
A robust upright perennial about 2m tall, often grown as a biennial, with 2- to 3-pinnate, mid-green leaves to 60cm in length, and rounded umbels to 25cm acroos of greenish to pale yellow flowers in early and midsummer
Other common names
angel's fishing rodarchangel
see moreaunt Jericho
ground ash
Holy Ghost
root of the Holy Ghost
St Michael's flower
Synonyms
Angelica officinalisSize
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Genus
Angelica are large biennials or herbaceous perennials, some monocarpic, with pinnately or palmately divided leaves and small white or purple flowers in large umbels
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe, Asia, N Hemisphere
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in deep fertile soil, avoiding hot, dry positions. Staking may be needed in exposed sites. It is more likely to be perennial if prevented from setting seed. Can be very variable in size.
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in a cold frame with good light, as soon as ripe. Move seedlings when young as older plants resent disturbance
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Wildflower meadow
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Susceptible when young to damage from slugs, snails, aphids and leaf miners
Diseases
Susceptible to powdery mildews
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