Angelica lucida

Also Known As

Sea-Watch
Seacoast Angelica
Wild Celery

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-5'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Angelica lucida plant details

Angelica lucida is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring white 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 average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Angelica lucida

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Angelica lucida

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Seacoast Angelica is a perennial that growing from 2- 4 1/2". The globe-shaped flower umbels and the height make Angelicas a striking border plant. The seed heads may be dried for use in dried arrangements. It will do best with partial to full shade in an inland garden. The large flowers are seen in the late spring through mid summer. Native to California and is also on the east and west coasts of North America, and parts of East Asia It is included in the CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants on list 4.2 (limited distribution). Nectar attracts bees. This plant was a food source and considered to have important medicinal properties by the Aleut, Eskimo and Kwakiutl peoples. Found in grows on bluffs, beaches, streams near coast, infrequently inland. Communitites located in Coastal Prairie, Coastal Strand, Wetland-riparian Between 0 and 164 feet.

By: The Watershed Nursery

Blooms: spring, white bracts,/ large, divided, glossy, green foliage Zone 6-9. 12",PNW, part shade-sun, moist

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

Garden photo gallery of Angelica lucida

Photo of Angelica lucida flower, foliage, form by US Fish & Wildlife Services

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By: US Fish & Wildlife Services

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Photo of Angelica lucida flower by Keeping it Green Nursery

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Gardening facts about Angelica lucida plant

How to Grow Angelica lucida

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant

Features

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