Angelica sylvestris 'Vicar's Mead' (Dark Angelica)

Angelica sylvestris 'Vicar's Mead'

Biennial

Height: 1.2m when in flower

Width: 60cm

Full sun or partial shade

Flowering: summer/autumn

Meadow/Prairie-style gardens

Cottage-style gardens

Perennial borders

Drought tolerance: good

Frost tolerance: very good

Wind tolerance: good

Recommended planting:

·         Cluster of 3 or more plants.

·         1, 3 or 5 plants spaced a few meters apart and with lower growing plants around them.

Self-seeding can be minimised by:

·         Removing dead flowers before seeds mature.

·         Applying a layer of mulch about 5cm deep.

Protect from slugs and snails while plants are young.