Angelica sylvestris 'Vicar's Mead'

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Wild angelicaBiennialFamily: Apiaceae

Flower colour:

Purple

Red

Foliage colour:

Purple

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

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

Wild angelica, Angelica sylvestris, is an elegant biennial or short-lived perennial native to Europe and central Asia, including the UK. As part of the carrot family, Apiaceae, it has beautiful umbelliferous flowers that are attractive to lots of pollinating insects such as bees, beetles and hoverflies. This robust plant is tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions, including heavy clay soils.

Angelica sylvestris 'Vicar's Mead' has lovely red-purple stems and foliage, that bring extra interest. The flowers are the same colour when young, but gradually turn pale as they mature. It's a wonderful feature plant, especially when grown among green-leaved plants and is a good choice for wildlife gardens.

For best results, grow Angelica sylvestris 'Vicar's Mead' in full sun in moist, well-drained soil.

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Angelica ‘Vicar's mead’ and wildlife

Angelica ‘Vicar's mead’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects 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 not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Angelica ‘Vicar's mead’ poisonous?

Angelica ‘Vicar's mead’ 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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