Description
This is a large biennial that needs lots of space, some shade, and moist to wet soils.
Angelica archangelica, commonly known as garden angelica, wild celery, and Norwegian angelica, is a biennial plant from the Apiaceae family, a subspecies of which is cultivated for its sweetly scented edible stems and roots.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | garden angelica, wild celery, and Norwegian angelica |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 3.00 to 6.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | Greenish-white |
| Bloom Time | June to August |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Angelica archangelica care
You should plant Angelica annually to ensure a continued supply of the herb.
Angelica plant is considered a short-lived perennial or biennial.
It flowers after two years and then either dies or may hang on for another year or two.
Growing Angelica indoors is optimum in cooler climates. Set the plants out before they get taller than 4 inches, as they grow a long taproot and transplant is difficult if they get larger.
Angelica herb can also be started from division of the roots in spring.
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Medium to wet |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | (27C) |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Angelica archangelica special feature
This is a large biennial that needs lots of space, some shade, and moist to wet soils.
Angelica archangelica uses
Ornamental Use:
- In the garden Angelica gives height to borders
Medicinal Use:
- Angelica is used for heartburn, intestinal gas (flatulence), loss of appetite (anorexia), arthritis, circulation problems