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Angelica archangelica (Angelica)
1 hour care
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per year
2.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Angelica archangelica
Other names
Angelica, St. Michael's flower, Ground ash, Holy ghost, Archangel, Aunt jericho
Genus
Angelica Angelica
Species
A. archangelica - A. archangelica has round umbels of light yellow flowers in early summer.
Angelica archangelica is: Deciduous
Habit
Open stems, Spreading, Upright
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Yellow-green in Summer
Foliage
Yellow-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf-mining sawflies , Aphids , Slugs , Snails Leaf-mining sawflies , Aphids , Slugs , Snails
Powdery mildew 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 if you want to try to get a repeat show next year.
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.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Angelica archangelica (Angelica) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Bees (attract & feed bees), Beds and borders, Cake decoration, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flavouring food and drinks, Wildflower
Cultivation
Grow in deep fertile soil, avoiding very hot or dry positions.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
This plant can hold its own against big bold plants such as hostas and acanthus.
Botanical name
Angelica archangelica
Other names
Angelica, St. Michael's flower, Ground ash, Holy ghost, Archangel, Aunt jericho
Genus
Angelica Angelica
Species
A. archangelica - A. archangelica has round umbels of light yellow flowers in early summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Open stems, Spreading, Upright
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green in Summer
Foliage
Yellow-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf-mining sawflies , Aphids , Slugs , Snails
Specific diseases
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 if you want to try to get a repeat show next year.
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.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Angelica archangelica (Angelica) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Bees (attract & feed bees), Beds and borders, Cake decoration, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flavouring food and drinks, Wildflower
Cultivation
Grow in deep fertile soil, avoiding very hot or dry positions.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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COMPANION PLANTS
This plant can hold its own against big bold plants such as hostas and acanthus.
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