Norwegian Angelica
Angelica archangelica
Also known as: Norwegian angelica
- Native to:
- Albania, Baltic States, Belarus, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, Føroyar, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greenland, Iceland, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine
Kat (www.flickr.com) from St Albans, United Kingdom
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Angelica
- Species:
- Angelica archangelica
- USDA Symbol:
- ANAR9
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 250 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-white, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers riverbanks and damp meadows
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks; sow in fall or early spring for best germination.
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed).