Angelica venenosa
A tall perennial herb in the Apiaceae native to the Eastern United States, it bears white flowers in umbels from May through July, has compound leaves, and serves as a host plant for the Black Swallowtail butterfly while preferring moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
Common Names
Hairy Angelica, Deadly Angelica, Woodland Angelica
Summary
Angelica venenosa is a native eastern United States perennial herb in the Apiaceae family, typically growing about 2 to 6 feet tall with unbranched, finely hairy stems and large pinnately compound leaves. It bears broad umbels of white flowers on long, hairy stalks, blooms from May through September, and produces a winged schizocarp fruit. Prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained acidic soils; drought-tolerant once established; propagation by seed. Used in wildflower gardens and native plantings; adds height and white summer blooms; attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies; serves as host plant for Black Swallowtail butterfly.
Lifecycle
Perennial
Height
3-6 feet
Spread
12-48 inches
Hardiness Zones
Zones 4-8
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full sun to partial shade.
Soil Type
Moist, well-drained soil
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acidic soils
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Time
Spring to Fall
Foliage Color
Green
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Seasons of Interest
Spring and Summer
Propagation Methods
Seeds
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Taxonomy
- Taxonomic Rank
- Species
- Author
- (J.Greenway) Fernald
- Publication
- Rhodora 45: 301 (1943)
Superior Taxa
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Subkingdom
- Pteridobiotina
- Phylum
- Angiosperms
- Order
- Apiales
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Genus
- Angelica
Synonyms
Angelica villosa Archangelica hirsuta Archangelica villosa Cicuta venenata Ferula villosa Angelica hirsuta Angelica villosa Cicuta venenosa