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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!

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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