Henderson's Angelica

Angelica hendersonii

Henderson's Angelica

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