Henderson's Angelica
Angelica hendersonii
John Rusk from Berkeley, CA, United States of America
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Angelica
- Species:
- Angelica hendersonii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 6-8 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- White
Native Range
United States: California, Oregon, Washington
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Agonopterix oregonensis, Agonopterix rosaciliella, Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in coastal areas with sandy soils.
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are soaked in water overnight, followed by a warm treatment at 75 degrees F, then cold stratified at 35 degrees F in peat for 90 days or until seeds start to germinate.
Establishment: Seeds are collected between June 20th and November 15th. Mature inflorescences and seeds are brown. The plant is found on coastal bluffs and flats, in largely Northern Coastal Scrub communities; from southern Washington to Monterey and Del Norte counties, California.
Source: npn.rngr.net