Great Angelica

Angelica atropurpurea, Apiaceae

Zones

3–7

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Biennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorDynamic AccumulatorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Red SageSalvia miltiorrhiza

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

OshaLigusticum porteri

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Chinese ThorowaxBupleurum chinense

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Arctic ButterburPetasites frigidus

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Dahurian AngelicaAngelica dahurica

Two large Angelica species compete for similar growing conditions and root space

Uses

Functions

Medicinal Root ProductionUmbel Flower Pollinator SupportWetland PlantAromatic Herb

Edible Parts

RootsStemsLeavesSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Digestive DisordersRespiratory AilmentsMenstrual RegulationAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Great Angelica grow in?

Great Angelica grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Great Angelica?

Good companions for Great Angelica include Red Sage, Osha, Chinese Thorowax, Arctic Butterbur.

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