Purple-stemmed Angelica (Angelica atropurpurea) Plants

Large herbaceous perennial which grows from 3-10' tall with smooth, dark purple or purple-blotched stems; features large, compound umbels with tiny greenish to white flowers. The stems are edible, with a texture similar to that of celery. It's a great food plant for butterflies, and serves as host for the Short-tailed swallowtail butterfly's caterpillar. Does well in water gardens.

Native to: Maine - Newfoundland to Minnesota south to Delaware and Illinois.

Growing conditions: Sun to part shade, wet to average soil.

Natural habitat: Swampy areas and stream banks.

Grows up to: 3-8'

Blooms: Summer