Seacoast Angelica
Angelica lucida
Gordon Leppig & Andrea J. Pickart
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Angelica
- Species:
- Angelica lucida
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Green
Native Range
United States: Alaska, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Canada: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Yukon
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Agonopterix oregonensis, Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers coastal areas with high organic matter
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Warm treatment followed by a cold treatment to break dormancy
Establishment: Germination rates significantly increase if seeds are placed in a warm growth chamber before their cold treatment. The plant is typically found on coasts but can also grow in subalpine regions in the northern reaches of its range.
Source: npn.rngr.net