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Garden angelica

Angelica archangelica

  • Layer 4 · Herbaceous
  • Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to northern regions of Europe, it is an imposing biennial herbaceous plant of damp and shady habitats. Its aromatic stems and roots are useful in confectionery and liqueur making, as well as attracting beneficial insects to the garden.

It can be planted now — September is one of the best months.

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Needs

  • Water: High
  • Light: Partial shade
  • Size: Biennial herbaceous plant up to 2 m
  • Mature diameter: 1 m
  • Soils: Loam, Clay
  • Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Mountain / cold

Calendar

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March — Planting
  4. April — Planting
  5. May
  6. June
  7. July — Harvest
  8. August — Harvest
  9. September — Harvest — Planting
  10. October — Planting
  11. November
  12. December
  • Harvest
  • Planting

Medicinal use: The roots and seeds stimulate the appetite, relieve indigestion and are used in the manufacture of medicinal liqueurs.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.

Related plants

Other species in the same layer or with the same function.

It can be planted now — September is one of the best months.

See which trees garden angelica grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

See the central trees

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