Overview
Angelica morii is a bushy, clump forming annual biennial in the genus Angelica, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Angelica morii grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens, cottage gardens and herb gardens.
About
Angelica morii is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Angelica genus, which comprises sizable biennials and herbaceous perennials. This deciduous plant thrives in partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and suits both exposed and sheltered sites, including north, east, and west-facing aspects. Angelica morii is best grown in fertile, well-drained soil and is propagated by seed sown in a cold frame with good light as soon as ripe. It is valued for its interest in spring and summer and is suitable for wildlife, cottage, and herb gardens.
About the genus
Angelica is a genus of about 90 species of tall biennial and perennial herbs in the family Apiaceae, native to temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, reaching as far north as Iceland, Sápmi, and Greenland. They grow to 1–3 m tall, with large bipinnate leaves and large compound umbels of white or greenish-white flowers. It shows variations in fruit anatomy, leaf morphology, and subterranean structures.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Angelica
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Angelica morii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Cottage gardens, Herb gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Angelica morii
- Propagation
- Seed sown in a cold frame with good light, as soon as ripe
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids, leaf miners
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Angelica morii?
Angelica morii prefers partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Angelica morii need?
Angelica morii grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Angelica morii hardy in the UK?
Angelica morii has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Angelica morii?
Seed sown in a cold frame with good light, as soon as ripe.