Angelica atropurpurea
Angelica
This strong-scented, tall, stout perennial has a smooth, dark purple, hollow stem one to two inches in diameter. The leaves are divided into three parts, each of which is again divided, with many broad leaflets all with very broad stalks. The lower leaves are sometimes two feet across, but the upper ones are smaller. From June to July the greenish-white flowers are produced in rounded heads, up to 10 inches in diameter. It has an aromatic odor, and the fresh root is said to be poisonous.
Additional Information:
A host plant to the Black Swallowtail butterfly.
Height
4-6 Feet
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Spread
18-24 Inches
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Bloom/Seasonal Color
White
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Good Companions
Joe Pye Weed
(Eupatorium purpureum),
Rose Mallow
(Hibiscus lasiocarpos)
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Characteristics & Attributes
Hydrologic Designation
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Root
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Season of Interest
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Mid (May-June) |
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Late (July-frost) |
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Soil Moisture
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Sun Exposure
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Medium Sun/Average Shade |
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Full Sun |
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USFS MO Ecological Map
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Wildlife Benefit
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Butterfly Nectar |
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Butterfly Host |
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