Angelica gigas

Sizes available: True gallon

Basics: zones 4-9, 36-60" x 24", full sun to light shade, reddish-purple globe of small flowers

Common name: Korean Angelica, Purple Parsnip

Origin/Distribution: Japan, China, and Korea

Habitat: forest edge, stream bank, grassland

Family: Apiaceae

More: Biennial or short-lived perennial which will re-seed if happy, attractive to various pollinators, has been used medicinally. This is a large plant, so site accordingly

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