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Angelica sylvestris (Wild angelica)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 2.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Angelica sylvestris

Other names: Wild angelica, Angelica montana


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Genus: Angelica

Species: A. sylvestris - A. sylvestris is an upright, robust biennial or short-lived perennial with pinnate, light green leaves divided into oval leaflets. Ridged, purple flushed stems bear umbels of white or pale pink flowers in late summer to early autumn.

Angelica sylvestris is: Deciduous

Flower: White, Pale-pink in Summer; White, Pale-pink in Autumn

Foliage: Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer; Light green in Autumn

Stem: Flushed purple in Summer; Flushed purple in Autumn

Habit: Open stems, Spreading, Upright

Companion planting: This plant can hold its own against big bold plants such as Hosta and Acanthus.

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Specific pests: Leaf-mining sawflies , Aphids , Slugs , Snails

Specific diseases: Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: The plants usually die after flowering and producing seeds. However, the seeds germinate easily and plenty of seedlings will grow around the original plant. Cut back after seeds fall if you want to try to get a repeat show next year.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation: The plants usually die after flowering and producing seeds. However, the seeds germinate easily and plenty of seedlings will grow around the original plant.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Angelica sylvestris (Wild angelica) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cake decoration, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flavouring food and drinks, Wildflower, Woodland

Cultivation: Grow in deep, fertile, loamy soil. Prefers full sun but will grow in partial shade.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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