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 herb of damp, shaded habitats. Its aromatic stems and roots are used in confectionery and liqueur-making, as well as attracting beneficial insects to the garden.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
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Needs
- Water: High
- Light: Partial shade
- Size: Herbaceous biennial up to 2 m
- Mature diameter: 1 m
- Soils: Loam, Clay
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Mountain / cold
Calendar
- January
- February
- March — Planting
- April — Planting
- May
- June
- July — Harvest
- August — Harvest
- September — Harvest — Planting
- October — Planting
- November
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The roots and seeds stimulate the appetite, relieve indigestion and are used in the manufacture of medicinal liqueurs.
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Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
See which trees the garden angelica grows well with
We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.
No account needed.
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