Angelica gigas

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Korean angelicaBiennialFamily: Apiaceae

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Boggy / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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.

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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.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Angelica ‘Gigas’ poisonous?

Angelica ‘Gigas’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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