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    Angelica sylvestris 'Ebony'

    Also Known As

    • Angelica 'Ebony'

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Angelica sylvestris 'Ebony' plant details

    Angelica sylvestris 'Ebony' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with black and purple foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Angelica sylvestris 'Ebony'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: apiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous black and purple
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Angelica sylvestris 'Ebony'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    More than ever, we are suspicious of new introductions, especially when the means of propagation is seeds. So we did the sensible thing and tried this one out ourselves. In the first year we were simply stunned by the performance and intensity of the da

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    The darkest foliage on any Angelica. I googled it and got an interesting hit on an escort in London with ebony skin named Angelica. The plant may actually be darker, costs quite a lot less and I'm sure easier to keep. Biennial so plant the seeds that form after the lovely pink flowers.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Angelica sylvestris 'Ebony' plant

    How to Grow Angelica sylvestris 'Ebony'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

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

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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