Angelica (Angelica archangelica) is an herb that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: angelica, angel’s fishing rod, archangel, aunt Jericho, ground ash, Holy Ghost, root of the Holy Ghost or St Michael’s flower.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: angelica, angel’s fishing rod, archangel, aunt Jericho, ground ash, Holy Ghost, root of the Holy Ghost, St Michael’s flower
Scientific name: Angelica archangelica
Plant type: Herbs, Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Poorly drained
Garden type: Architectural, Informal Garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Angelica (Angelica archangelica) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Angelica (Angelica archangelica) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
