Species garden angelica
Deeply lobed dense green leaves with a pointed apex and serrated margin.

garden angelica

Angelica archangelica

Garden Angelica is an amazing plant species with wonderful qualities that make it a great addition to any garden. It is a biennial herb that grows up to 4 feet tall. It produces unique, deeply cut foliage and has large, heads of white to greenish-white flowers that bloom in late summer. It's a great bee forage plant and the blooms are aromatic, making the plant attractive to bees and other beneficial insects. Garden Angelica’s seeds are edible and the leaves can be used for medicinal infusions and teas. The roots and leaves make a pleasant addition to any salad. Plus, it's easy to grow, so it's perfect for beginners.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 7

Flowers:

Greenish-white Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Fruits:

Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Garden angelica should be watered deeply and slowly about once a week. Depending on the weather conditions, more frequent watering or less frequent may be necessary. If the soil is soggy or wet, skip a day and wait until the soil is dry to the touch before watering. Garden angelica prefers consistently moist soil so it is important to keep an eye on the soil to make sure it does not dry out completely. Make sure to water the soil and not the leaves, as this can cause unnecessary strain on the plant.

sunlight

Garden angelica (Angelica archangelica) needs full sun to partial shade for optimum health and growth. The plant works best when it gets at least 6-8 hours of full sunlight each day. It will also tolerate some shade, especially during the hottest parts of the day, as long as it gets some consistent and direct sunlight. In areas where the sun is intense, it benefits from some afternoon shade to reduce the risk of damage from sunburn.

pruning

Garden angelica (Angelica archangelica) should be pruned in late spring or early summer once it has reached its full height. Pruning should be done with sharp pruning shears, avoiding crushing the stems and leaves. Remove any dead or cracked wood, as well as any stems that are growing in an awkward directions. Be careful not to damage any healthy wood when pruning. The goal should be to keep the plant fairly open and airy. Light pruning to encourage bushiness and help promote more flower production should also be done at this time. If desired, top-dressing with a light layer of compost can be done after pruning.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Garden angelica typically starts flowering in June.

Harvest Fruit

Harvesting of Angelica archangelica typically begins in July and continues through August.

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