Angelica atropurpurea
American angelica, Purple angelica, Masterwort, Alexanders, Purplestem angelica, Great angelica
Angelica Angelica
A. atropurpurea - A. atropurpurea is a robust, erect, herbaceous perennial with thick, branching, dark purple or purple-mottled stems bearing compound, mid-green leaves with ovate, toothed leaflets and large, compound umbels of tiny, pale green to white flowers from early summer to early autumn.
Angelica atropurpurea is: Deciduous
Branching, Erect
Greenish-white in Summer; Greenish-white in Autumn
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Leaf-mining sawflies , Aphids , Slugs , Snails Leaf-mining sawflies , Aphids , Slugs , Snails
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
To extend life of plant, deadhead before plant seed is set. Cut back after flowering.
Seed viability is short so sow seeds in a cold frame as soon as ripe and transplant when young.
Seed
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Angelica atropurpurea (American angelica) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Wildlife
Grow full sun or partial shade in deep, moist soil, avoiding very hot or dry positions. Resents disturbance so transplanting older plants may be unsuccessful.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
This plant can hold its own against big bold plants such as hostas and acanthus.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Angelica atropurpurea
American angelica, Purple angelica, Masterwort, Alexanders, Purplestem angelica, Great angelica
Angelica Angelica
A. atropurpurea - A. atropurpurea is a robust, erect, herbaceous perennial with thick, branching, dark purple or purple-mottled stems bearing compound, mid-green leaves with ovate, toothed leaflets and large, compound umbels of tiny, pale green to white flowers from early summer to early autumn.
Deciduous
Branching, Erect
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Greenish-white in Summer; Greenish-white in Autumn
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Leaf-mining sawflies , Aphids , Slugs , Snails
To extend life of plant, deadhead before plant seed is set. Cut back after flowering.
Seed viability is short so sow seeds in a cold frame as soon as ripe and transplant when young.
Seed
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Angelica atropurpurea (American angelica) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Wildlife
Grow full sun or partial shade in deep, moist soil, avoiding very hot or dry positions. Resents disturbance so transplanting older plants may be unsuccessful.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
This plant can hold its own against big bold plants such as hostas and acanthus.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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