Garden Angelica

(Angelica archangelica)

Garden Angelica (Angelica archangelica)

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Summary

Angelica archangelica, commonly known as Garden Angelica or Holy Ghost, is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb native to subarctic and temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Northern Europe and parts of Asia such as Siberia. It thrives in damp, fertile soils along riverbanks, in ditches, and in moist meadows. In its first year, Garden Angelica develops a rosette of large, deeply divided, pinnate leaves with serrated leaflets. During its second year, it sends up a thick, hollow, fluted stem that can reach up to 2.5 meters (over 8 feet) in height. The plant is crowned with large, spherical umbels of tiny, yellowish-green flowers that bloom in early summer and are highly attractive to pollinators. The flowers give way to pale yellow, oblong fruits. Garden Angelica is notable for its aromatic scent and is cultivated for its stems and roots, which are used in culinary and medicinal applications, such as flavoring in confectionery and liqueurs.

Garden Angelica is valued for its imposing architectural presence in the garden, as well as for its fragrant foliage and stems. It is often used in cottage gardens, herb gardens, and naturalized plantings. This plant prefers moist, rich soils and can tolerate full sun to part shade. It requires consistent moisture and does not tolerate drought well. While it is generally easy to maintain, it can be susceptible to fungal diseases in overly wet conditions. Garden Angelica is not typically invasive but can self-seed prolifically under ideal conditions. It is important to monitor and manage self-seeding to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Herb
Height: 3-6 feet
Width: 2-4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Green, White
Flowering Season: Summer
Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Water Garden

Natural Habitat

Subarctic and temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, particularly along riverbanks, in ditches, and in moist meadows

Other Names

Common Names: Garden Angelica, Wild Celery, Kvan, Engelwurz, Echte Engelwurz, Väinönputki, Angélique Vraie, Kvann, Grote Engelwortel, Angelika

Scientific Names: , Angelica archangelica, Angelica officinalis, Angelica commutata, Angelica discocarpa, Angelica officinalis var. himalaica, Angelica sativa, Archangelica alpina, Archangelica archangelica, Archangelica commutata

GBIF Accepted Name: Angelica archangelica L.