Giant Purple Angelica Organic Seeds (Angelica atropurpurea) Tall striking herb with medicinal roots, aromatic blooms, and pollinator appeal

Minimum: 20+ Seeds

Medicinal | Aromatic | Pollinator-Friendly

Bring a sense of drama and tradition to your garden with Giant Purple Angelica, a towering perennial herb revered for centuries in both herbal medicine and folklore. With its bold purple-tinged stems, feathery leaves, and globe-like clusters of aromatic white-green blooms, this plant is as ornamental as it is useful. Native to North America, Angelica atropurpurea is treasured for its aromatic roots and medicinal qualities, while its tall umbels provide a vital nectar source for pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Whether grown for its historical herbal uses, striking vertical presence, or ecological benefits, Angelica makes a unique and meaningful addition to gardens and apothecary plantings.

🌿 Why Grow Giant Purple Angelica?

✔️ Medicinal Roots – Traditionally used in teas, tonics, and herbal remedies for digestion and respiratory health
✔️ Pollinator Magnet – Umbels of blooms attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
✔️ Architectural Beauty – Reaches up to 5–8 feet tall, adding dramatic structure to borders and wild gardens
✔️ Culinary Potential – Historically candied stems and seeds used for flavoring and herbal liqueurs
✔️ Native & Hardy – Thrives in moist soils across much of North America

🌱 Product Details

• Botanical Name: Angelica atropurpurea

• Plant Type: Biennial or short-lived perennial herb

• Height: 5–8 ft tall

• Spread: 2–3 ft wide

• Days to Maturity: Roots harvested after 1–2 years

• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

• Soil: Moist, fertile, and well-drained (thrives near streams or damp areas)

• Watering: Requires consistent moisture

• Zones: USDA 4–9

🌼 Growing Tips

• Sow seeds in fall or early spring, as they require a period of cold stratification to germinate.

• Plant in moist, rich soil—perfect for rain gardens or near water features.

• Space plants 2–3 feet apart to accommodate their large size.

• Mulch to retain soil moisture and encourage strong root development.

• Allow umbels to flower and set seed if you’d like them to naturalize.

🍵 Uses & Benefits

• Herbal Medicine: Traditionally valued in Native American and European herbal practices for digestion, coughs, colds, and circulation.

• Culinary: Stems have been candied; seeds and roots historically used in flavoring spirits like gin and Chartreuse.

• Aromatherapy: Roots and seeds contain essential oils with a musky, earthy scent.

• Wildlife Value: Umbels provide nectar for pollinators and act as host plants for beneficial insects.

• Decorative: Adds architectural beauty to naturalized landscapes and herb gardens.

🏡 Great For:

• Medicinal herb gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Apothecary and culinary enthusiasts

• Dramatic focal points in cottage or wild gardens

• Rain gardens or moist soils where other plants struggle

✨ Bold, Medicinal & Ecological

Our Giant Purple Angelica Organic Seeds bring together beauty, tradition, and ecological value. This towering herb is not only a showstopper in the garden but also a piece of living herbal history, connecting gardeners to centuries of medicinal and culinary use. A must-grow for herbalists, pollinator advocates, and anyone seeking a truly remarkable plant with purpose.