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Angelica gigas

Purple Angelica

Loved by Pollinators Hardiness H6

Deep plum-purple flower domes rise on dark red stems above the bold foliage of Angelica gigas. This architectural biennial or short-lived perennial brings height to moist borders in late summer and attracts large numbers of bees and other pollinators.
SKU: ANGE-3-Y
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Plant Details

Flowering Months

January, not a flowering month
February, not a flowering month
March, not a flowering month
April, not a flowering month
May, not a flowering month
June, not a flowering month
July, not a flowering month
August, flowering month
September, flowering month
October, not a flowering month
November, not a flowering month
December, not a flowering month

Size

Max Height
1.5 m — 2.5 m
Max Spread
1.0 m — 1.5 m
Growth Habit
Grows in tight bunches from base, forming rounded groups.

Planting Position

Sunlight Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Part Shade
Aspect Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
West East North
Exposure Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Sheltered
Hardiness Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
Hardiness H6 (−20 to −15 °C) Very cold-hardy

Ideal Soil Conditions

Soil Type Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Clay Loam
Soil Moisture Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Moist but permeable
Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Acid Alkaline Neutral

Plant Uses & Merits

Uses
  • Flower Borders
Merits
  • Loved By Pollinators

Angelica gigas Description

Angelica gigas develops a dramatic clump of divided green foliage, followed in its second year by tall dark red stems carrying rounded heads of deep purple flowers. The densely packed umbels appear from midsummer into early autumn and are particularly attractive to bees, hoverflies and other beneficial insects. Mature flowering plants can reach around 1.5 to 2 metres, making them useful at the back of borders, beside ponds or among ornamental grasses. Grow in sun or partial shade in fertile soil that remains consistently moist without becoming waterlogged. The cool, moist conditions found in many Irish gardens suit it well. Allow some seed to ripen if replacement plants are wanted, as individual plants are often short-lived.

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