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Angelica pachycarpa

Also Known As

Shiny Angelica

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-11

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Angelica pachycarpa plant details

Native to Portual and Spain, this perennial has become naturalized in France, Great Britain, and New Zealand.

Angelica pachycarpa is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Angelica pachycarpa

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Angelica pachycarpa

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shiny Angelica attracts attention. Grow it for its 3' mounds of outstanding glossy foliage and greenish white 4" umbels on 3' stems the second year. It is usually classified as a biennial, but if not allowed to set seed it often comes back for another season. If allowed to go to seed, you will discover many babies, which you can transplant or share with gardening friends.

By: Avant Gardens

A New Zealand native, A. pachycarpa has large, jade, almost unbelievably glossy (wear your shades), pinnately arranged leaves that form the backdrop for dense, greenish-white umbels with a pleasant aroma. 3-6' T x 1-3' WMinimum temperature: -15°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A nearly evergreen perennial, to 2', with very glossy pinnate leaves to over 12" long with toothed leaflets -- all shiny. Small green flowers in ball-like heads quickly turn to seed and are best removed to encourage lush foliage. Full to part sun with regular summer water. Frost hardy to USDA zone 7-9.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gorgeous glossy green foliage subtends an umbel of small blush in bud white flowers densely packed into a pleasing crown. What's an umbel? Referring to the flower structure - think Queen Anne's Lace. A lovely plant tending towards biennial but kindly self sows so perennial in a sense.

By: Far Reaches Farm

The extremely glossy foliage of this Portuguese native stops everyone in their tracks with “Is it real?” Tough & super easy, it grows quickly into a 3’x3’ perfectly mounded dense form & unlike other Angelicas, it is a true perennial. Creamy 4” flower clusters emit a pleasing fragrance in the Summer. It self-sows quite handily too so you can make nice presents of the seedlings for your friends.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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Gardening facts about Angelica pachycarpa plant

How to Grow Angelica pachycarpa

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy