Angelica, Giant Purple (Angelica atropurpurea), packet of 30 seeds
$3.95
Family: Carrot (Apiaceae)
Hardy to Zone 4 to 8
(Giant Purple Angelica) Biennial, native to Eastern North America. This is the most impressive of the American angelicas. The giant leaves, purple stems and enormous white flowering umbels are absolutely regal. Plant prefers part shade to sun and moist, even poorly drained ground or pondside. Sow in fall or early spring. Press seed into surface of soil and keep evenly moist until germ. I’ve often planted these during the winter rains on the west coast, with very satisfactory results. Plant 2 feet apart. Flowers to 6 to 12 feet tall.
30 Seeds/pkt, Open Pollinated, untreated, NO GMO’s
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Question
deenaclass –
So…If one were to allow this gorgeous and majestic plant to flower in the bustle and bustle of late winter/early spring, is it truly a lost cause to harvest the root after that? 🥸 Seems such a shame not to ever experience those giant gorgeous flowers!
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Richo Cech –
hi deena, thanks for writing! Right, you’re right in season, my angelica are flowering now, in the spring. Yes, for herbal use of the root, which is only one of the usseful parts of the plant, harvest in the fall after the first year of growth. Once they flower, the root becomes woody and not so useful. But you can harvest stems for candy-ing anytime, and if you let it co to seed, the seeds can be used in tea blends. its all good. richo
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deenaclass –
Thanks, Richo! That’s super helpful! I’ll be sure to be more disciplined about harvesting roots of at least 1-2 plants after the first year and keep a rotation going! 🫶🏽🌿
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Angela Hendrickson –
Are all of the Angelica cultivars you offer good for medicine making?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Angela,
All of them have been used by local herbalists and Angelica archangelica is official.
Richo
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Tammy Speth –
We just bought 14 acres in NW WI (Zone 3b) $ & these are everywhere on it. Super majestic plants, one of them growing almost 10′ tall.
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Lila McClellan –
hich variety of Angelica would be good for zone 5 in sunny, windy Colorado? I have soaker hoses and alkaline soil with sun most of the day.
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Richo Cech –
Hi Lila, Angelica atropurpurea tolerates higher alkalinity and being a native american plant may be a better choice in marginal environs. richo
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