Angelica tomentosa

Also Known As

Foothill Angelica
Woolly Angelica

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

6b-9b

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Angelica tomentosa plant details

Angelica tomentosa is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer white 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 - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Angelica tomentosa

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Angelica tomentosa

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This perennial herb makes a great specimen plant for any partially shaded garden. In full bloom Angelica can reach from 3 to 5 feet. Both the distinctive bold leaf patterns, and the umbrellas of fragrant white flowers are attractive to many beneficial insects. With their bold design Angelica is great as a back border, or in a planter box. Blooms in the summer. Native to coastal mountain ranges of California and southern Oregon. Affinity to serpentine soil: 2.7 (strong indicator). An important plant for the Pomo for its many medicinal and shamanistic uses. Found in wooded areas., rocky hillsides, from coastal bluffs to the high dry slopes of the sierras. Communitites located in Chaparral, Yellow Pine Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Redwood Forest. Between 2000 and 8000 feet.

By: The Watershed Nursery

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Gardening facts about Angelica tomentosa plant

How to Grow Angelica tomentosa

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

Features

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