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Angelica sylvestris (Wild angelica)
1 hour care
per year
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 sylvestris
Other names
Wild angelica, Angelica montana
Genus
Angelica 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
Habit
Open stems, Spreading, Upright
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Summer; White, Pale-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer; Light green in Autumn
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 fall 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 sylvestris (Wild angelica) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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.
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 Hosta and Acanthus.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Angelica sylvestris
Other names
Wild angelica, Angelica montana
Genus
Angelica 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.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Open stems, Spreading, Upright
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Colour
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Summer; White, Pale-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer; Light green in Autumn
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 fall 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 sylvestris (Wild angelica) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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.
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
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COMPANION PLANTS
This plant can hold its own against big bold plants such as Hosta and Acanthus.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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