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(Angelica hendersonii)
Henderson’s Angelica (Angelica hendersonii)
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Photo by: rappman | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: rappman | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2018-06-25T19:12:10Z |
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Summary
Angelica hendersonii, commonly known as Henderson’s Angelica, is an evergreen perennial or biennial herb native to coastal bluffs, meadows, and forest clearings in the Western United States, particularly in California and Oregon. It typically grows to heights between about 1 and 2 meters with a branching erect stem. The basal leaves are composed of oval-shaped leaflets each up to 10 centimeters long, featuring toothed edges and white woolly undersides. The plant is notable for its woolly inflorescences, which are compound umbels of up to 60 rays holding clusters of fuzzy flowers. The flowers, which can be white, pink, or green, bloom in the fall, spring, and summer and are followed by fruits that are paired bodies nearly a centimeter long, each containing a seed.
Henderson’s Angelica is valued for its unique foliage and flowers, which add texture and interest to garden settings. It is often used in native plant gardens, as a border plant, or in naturalized areas. This species is adapted to coastal conditions and can tolerate salt spray, making it suitable for seaside gardens. It requires full sun to part shade, low to medium amounts of water, and well-drained soils. While it is not commonly afflicted by diseases, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils. Gardeners should note that all parts of the plant can be toxic if ingested.CC BY-SA 4.0
Henderson’s Angelica is valued for its unique foliage and flowers, which add texture and interest to garden settings. It is often used in native plant gardens, as a border plant, or in naturalized areas. This species is adapted to coastal conditions and can tolerate salt spray, making it suitable for seaside gardens. It requires full sun to part shade, low to medium amounts of water, and well-drained soils. While it is not commonly afflicted by diseases, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils. Gardeners should note that all parts of the plant can be toxic if ingested.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 3-5 feet
- Width: 1-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Coastal bluffs, meadows, and forest clearings in the Western United States
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Angelica hendersonii, Angelica tomentosa var. hendersonii,
GBIF Accepted Name: Angelica hendersonii J.M.Coult. & Rose