Angelica Sylvestris

Botanical Name

:

Angelica sylvestris

Plant Type

:

Biennial herb

Seasons

:

Spring, Summer, Fall

Sun Level

:

Partial shade to full sun (4–6 hours per day)

Ideal Soil Temperature for Planting

:

60–70°F (15–21°C)

Soil Type

:

Moist, well-draining, loamy soil

Hardiness Zones

:

USDA zones 4–8

Germination

:

3–4 weeks, requires cold stratification

P.H. Level

:

5.5–7.0

Water/Irrigation

:

Consistently moist soil but not waterlogged

Fertilization

:

Light feeding in spring with compost or a balanced organic fertilizer

Habit

:

Upright, clumping growth

Final Plant Height

:

36–60 inches (90–150 cm)

Spread

:

24–36 inches (60–90 cm)

Spacing

:

18–24 inches (45–60 cm)

Flowers

:

Small, pale pink to white umbels appearing in summer

Attracts

:

Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Adult wasps like Dolichovespula norwegica also feed on its nectar

Uses

:

Historically used as a vegetable until the twentieth century; The plant has been used for dyeing purposes; Suitable for damp meadows, ditches, and woodland gardens due to its tolerance of moist conditions

Companions

:

Meadowsweet, wild carrot, yarrow, valerian

Pruning

:

Deadhead spent flowers to prevent self-seeding; cut back after flowering to maintain tidiness and shape

Toxicity

:

Mildly toxic. can cause skin irritation in some individuals

Pests

:

Generally pest-resistant; occasional aphids or slugs

Botanical Name

:

Angelica sylvestris

Plant Type

:

Biennial herb

Seasons

:

Spring, Summer, Fall

Sun Level

:

Partial shade to full sun (4–6 hours per day)

Ideal Soil Temperature for Planting

:

60–70°F (15–21°C)

Soil Type

:

Moist, well-draining, loamy soil

Hardiness Zones

:

USDA zones 4–8

Germination

:

3–4 weeks, requires cold stratification

P.H. Level

:

5.5–7.0

Water/Irrigation

:

Consistently moist soil but not waterlogged

Fertilization

:

Light feeding in spring with compost or a balanced organic fertilizer

Habit

:

Upright, clumping growth

Final Plant Height

:

36–60 inches (90–150 cm)

Spread

:

24–36 inches (60–90 cm)

Spacing

:

18–24 inches (45–60 cm)

Flowers

:

Small, pale pink to white umbels appearing in summer

Attracts

:

Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Adult wasps like Dolichovespula norwegica also feed on its nectar

Uses

:

Historically used as a vegetable until the twentieth century; The plant has been used for dyeing purposes; Suitable for damp meadows, ditches, and woodland gardens due to its tolerance of moist conditions

Companions

:

Meadowsweet, wild carrot, yarrow, valerian

Pruning

:

Deadhead spent flowers to prevent self-seeding; cut back after flowering to maintain tidiness and shape

Toxicity

:

Mildly toxic. can cause skin irritation in some individuals

Pests

:

Generally pest-resistant; occasional aphids or slugs