AngelicaAngelica atropurpurea
A native perennial herb that can grow to 8' tall, this species is a member of the carrot family. This is a good species for wetland restoration (especially in calcareous situations, seeps and springs.) This species can be aggressive in some soils. With impressive stature, leaves that can reach two feet wide and large umbrella-like flower structure, this species has an imposing presence. It's not surprising that it has a long history of reputed medicinal and magical properties. Stately sentinels along stream beds, Angelica plants reach heights of six or more feet with hollow, smooth purple stems from one to two inches round. Angelica is calcareous and therefore needs an alkaline soil with a pH of 7 to 8.
USDA symbol: ANAT
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 7 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun, Part Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Medium |
| Bloom Color | White |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Low |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 7 |
| Salt Tolerance | Low |
| Stress Tolerance | General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: Very High
| Bloom Months | May to June |
|---|---|
| Larval Host of | Moths |
| Specific Pollinators Hosted | Papaipema harrisii |
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Restoration, Sandy or Engineered Soils, Shoreline Buffer |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 6 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Slow |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Absent |
Range
| County | Chisago, Cook, Cottonwood, Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Kandiyohi, Lake, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Wabasha, Washington, Winona, Wright |
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| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Lakes and Forests, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland |