Angelica lucida

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Seacoast angelica

Seacoast Angelica is a perennial that growing from 2- 4 1/2″.

The globe-shaped flower umbels and the height make Angelicas a striking border plant. The seed heads may be dried for use in dried arrangements. It will do best with partial to full shade in an inland garden. The large flowers are seen in the late spring through mid summer.

Sun: Part Shade, Shade

Water: Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky

Other: Attracts Bees, Erosion Control

 

Ecological Value

It is included in the CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants on list 4.2 (limited distribution). Nectar attracts bees.

Historical Uses

This plant was a food source and considered to have important medicinal properties by the Aleut, Eskimo and Kwakiutl peoples.

Distribution

Native to California and is also on the east and west coasts of North America, and parts of East Asia

Elevation

Between 0 and 164 feet

Communities
Habitat

Grows on bluffs, beaches, streams near coast, infrequently inland.