- Botanical name: Angelica gigas
- Common name: Korean angelica
- Family: Apiaceae
- Plant Type: Biennial
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Korean angelica, Angelica gigas, is a fantastic architectural plant that adds height and drama to a border. It bears exotic-looking, shiny green, divided leaves, the upper ones of which are modified to form inflated purplish sheaths. Large, dark crimson-purple florets form distinctive, tight heads from late-summer to autumn. The blooms are extremely attractive to pollinators, and are excellent for cutting.
Grow Angelica gigas at the back of a partially shaded, herbaceous or mixed border, in moist, fertile soil. As a biennial, Angelica gigas will die after setting seed. Sow seed annually in spring for a continuous display.
How to grow Angelica gigas
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Plant size
2.5m height
1.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / boggy
Plant calendar
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| Collect seeds | ||||||||||||
| Collect seeds |
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Do not Collect seeds in January |
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Do not Collect seeds in February |
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Do not Collect seeds in March |
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Do not Collect seeds in April |
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Do not Collect seeds in May |
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Do not Collect seeds in June |
J
Do not Collect seeds in July |
A
Do not Collect seeds in August |
S
Do not Collect seeds in September |
O
Do Collect seeds in October |
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Do Collect seeds in November |
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Do not Collect seeds in December |
Angelica gigas and wildlife
Angelica gigas is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Angelica gigas poisonous?
Angelica gigas has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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