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    Angelica sylvestris 'Purpurea'

    Also Known As

    • Angelica stricta 'Purpurea'

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 4b-11

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    Angelica sylvestris 'Purpurea' plant details

    Angelica sylvestris 'Purpurea' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with black and purple foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Angelica sylvestris 'Purpurea'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: apiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous black and purple
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, self-sowing, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Angelica sylvestris 'Purpurea'

    USDA Zones: 4b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    My knees shook when I first discovered this rare & spectacular Angelica growing at the Mendocino Botanical Garden. Luckily, the kind folk who work there let us have some seed of this amazing treasure. Growing quickly to 4’ tall & 3’ across, its foliage is a beautiful, luxurious, purple-black, making it stand out like royalty amongst its neighbors. Next come the huge ruby boat shaped buds followed by large, 4-5” umbels color shifting from mauve to dark violet-purple. An absolute must have! And don’t forget that Angelicas are much loved by butterflies, too! EASY, fairly fast and blooms first year if Spring planted. Rich soil is best. Self-sows!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Angelica sylvestris 'Purpurea' plant

    How to Grow Angelica sylvestris 'Purpurea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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