Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants
A comprehensive database of Tennessee native plants
Angelica
AngelicaAngelica atropurpureaFull to part sun, moderately wet to medium moisture level, loamy or sandy soil with decaying organic matter, mildly acidic to alkaline pH. 3-10 ft. height, blooms in spring, white/green flowers. Reseeds easily under optimum conditions.Germination Code: FNative Region: Occurs only in Johnson and Unicoi counties in the Blue Ridge ProvinceDesignated a “Threatened Species” in Tennessee. Naturally occurs in wetlands. It is a large perennial that needs lots of space. flower;sun;wet;loam |
This is an elegant-looking plant I like to grow toward the back of a garden with some space to spread out. I particularly love the color contrast between stems and heads.