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Angelica atropurpurea

Angelica atropurpurea
Alexanders, American angelica, Purplestem angelica, Masterwort, Purple angelica

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A small perennial with dark green foliage and beautiful white umbels carried on purple-red stems.
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time June to July
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Description

Angelica atropurpurea is a small perennial with dark green tufted foliage and beautiful white umbels carried on purple-red stems.

It prefers rich soil, even clayey, in the sun or semi-shade. The given heights are those observed in our garden.

The mother plant has been in the garden for 8 years. 

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Angelica atropurpurea (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to July

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant that can cause phototoxic reaction after contact with the skin followed by exposure to sunlight (phytophotodermatitis)

Botanical data

Genus

Angelica

Species

atropurpurea

Family

Apiaceae

Other common names

Alexanders, American angelica, Purplestem angelica, Masterwort, Purple angelica

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference8029111

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Planting and care

To be planted in light and moist soil. Tolerates non-compacted clay soils very well.

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Planting period

Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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