giant angelica (Angelica gigas) plant — close-up photo
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giant angelica

Angelica gigas

Overview

This plant has large, divided leaves that are twice divided into leaflets and pinnae. During late summer, its umbel can reach 5-8 cm wide, with dark purple-red florets.

Care Guide

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Watering

Frequent

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Light

Full sun only if soil kept moist, Part sun/part shade.

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Soil

Acidic, Humus rich

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 4-4.

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Pruning

Best pruned in June, July, December, January, February.

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Propagation

Seed Propagation, Division, Cutting

Diseases & Pests

Common pests: Leaf miner insect, Slugs, snails, Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant .

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