Angelica
Angelica archangelica
Also listed as Archangelica officinalis, Archangelica archangelica
Also known as Garden Angelica, Norwegian Angelica
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Angelica is a tall biennial or short-lived perennial with large, deeply divided aromatic foliage and clusters of small greenish-white flowers. Highly valued in permaculture and herbal medicine, it grows best in cool, moist conditions and self-seeds readily.
Why grow it
Angelica archangelica produces edible stems and seeds with a distinctive warm, slightly bitter flavor useful in culinary and medicinal preparations, distinguishing it from many ornamental umbellifers. Among Angelica species, A. archangelica is notably cold-hardy and tolerates partial shade better than sun-demanding alternatives, making it suitable for cooler climates and woodland edges. Its robust self-seeding can reduce replanting effort in stable permaculture systems, though this requires managing volunteer seedlings.
Watch out for
Angelica prefers consistently moist soil and may struggle in hot, dry summers or poorly draining locations. In ideal conditions, it self-seeds prolifically, so deadhead spent flower heads if you want to prevent volunteer seedlings. The plant can take two years to flower, which may test gardeners expecting first-season blooms. Space generously as mature plants occupy significant ground area.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Apiaceae
Native Range
Northern Europe and Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Angelica is a tall biennial or short-lived perennial with large, deeply divided aromatic foliage and clusters of small greenish-white flowers. Highly valued in permaculture and herbal medicine, it grows best in cool, moist conditions and self-seeds readily.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Angelica grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Angelica archangelica produces edible stems and seeds with a distinctive warm, slightly bitter flavor useful in culinary and medicinal preparations, distinguishing it from many ornamental umbellifers. Among Angelica species, A. archangelica is notably cold-hardy and tolerates partial shade better than sun-demanding alternatives, making it suitable for cooler climates and woodland edges. Its robust self-seeding can reduce replanting effort in stable permaculture systems, though this requires managing volunteer seedlings.
Watch out for
Angelica prefers consistently moist soil and may struggle in hot, dry summers or poorly draining locations. In ideal conditions, it self-seeds prolifically, so deadhead spent flower heads if you want to prevent volunteer seedlings. The plant can take two years to flower, which may test gardeners expecting first-season blooms. Space generously as mature plants occupy significant ground area.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Apiaceae
Native Range
Northern Europe and Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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