Angelica gigas (Purple Angelica, Korean Angelica)


Botanical Information

FamilyApiaceae
GenusAngelica
Speciesgigas
CategoryPerennials
OriginChina, Korea and Japan.
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20 - (-15)
Height1.5 - 2.5m
Spread1 - 1.5m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeColumnar and upright.
LandscapeFlower borders, cottage and informal gardens.
PropagationSeed sown in a cold frame with good light. Exposure to light is required for germination. Move seedlings when young.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Moist but well-drained, loam and clay soil with acid, alkaline and neutral soils.
PestsSlugs, snails, leaf miners, powdery mildews and aphids.
Notable SpecimensA.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionJagged edges, in groups of 3 with 2 leaves growing outward on each side of the branch and the central leaf splitting into a trident-shape.
Flower DescriptionDozens of anthers stretching from the stem.
Colour DescriptionLeaves are light green. The flowers are a bright maroon colour.

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