Angelica californica

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California Angelica

California angelica is a perennial herb that can grow from 6 to 8 feet tall.

It is commonly found in the shade on dry slopes. Clusters of white flowers providing a large flat surface in the summer for butterflies to land.

The umbels of white flowers appear between June through August.

Perfect for a shady butterfly garden.

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Part Shade, Shade

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Drought Tolerant

 

Container

D-40

Ecological Value

Attracts butterflies

Historical Uses

The burning root is used in many sacred ceremonies.

Distribution

It is found in northern California and occasionally in southern Oregon.

Elevation

3 to 6,769 ft

Communities
Habitat

Its habitats are the dry, low-elevation slopes of the foothills and coast ranges