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

Striking biennial with 2-3’ clumps dark purple foliage and stems topped by 4’ flower stalks of smoky rose-purple umbels in late summer which will be covered with happy pollinators! Easy to grow and polite reseeder. Most soils, some summer water, sunny spot.

By: Secret Garden Growers

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

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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