Angelica Species, Chinese Angelica, Dong Quai, Wild Celery
Angelica polymorpha
| Family: | Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Angelica (an-JEL-ee-kuh) (Info) |
| Species: | polymorpha (pol-ee-MOR-fuh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Angelica polymorpha var. fallax |
| Synonym: | Angelica polymorpha f. lineariloba |
Category:
Biennials
Herbs
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Foliage Color:
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Green
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Brookfield, Illinois
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Austin, Texas
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On May 15, 2008, Bugbear from Brookfield, IL (Zone 5b) wrote: This I planted one year ago from a small 4" potted plant, it was taking slow. It did not flower the first year. It was left to over winter here in the Chicago area with no special care whatsoever. It came back this spring beautifully. It is now about to reach over 2 feet tall early May with smaller off shoots at the base of the original. The larger leaves are at least a foot long & wide. The information I have is a height of 3 to 6' tall, which I can see it easily reaching at this rate. |
