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Wild Angelica Plant Care
Angelica sylvestris L.
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With its large, serrated, glossy leaves and towering height, this plant originates from the woodlands of Europe and Asia. Plant collectors are drawn to its striking appearance and ability to attract pollinators, making it a unique and desirable addition to any garden.
Every 4–7 days
Partial shade to full sun
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Wild Angelica?
Water Wild Angelica every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Wild Angelica Native To?
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tajikistan
- The Netherlands
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Uzbekistan
What Is the Wild Angelica?
Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Angelica genus. Wild Angelica is native to Europe and central Asia. Wild Angelica is also known as Wood Angelica, Angelica.
Wild Angelica displays a tall, upright biennial growth habit, reaching up to 5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Wild Angelica produces large umbels of tiny white or greenish-white flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Wild Angelica?
Angelica sylvestris requires watering every 4–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Wild Angelica Need?
Wild Angelica thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Wild Angelica Prefer?
Angelica sylvestris grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Wild Angelica prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Wild Angelica?
Rich, moist soil with good drainage. Good drainage is essential for Wild Angelica to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Wild Angelica?
Feed Wild Angelica every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Wild Angelica?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Wild Angelica?
Wild Angelica can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to dahurian angelica plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Wild Angelica Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Wild Angelica, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Wild Angelica?
Wild Angelica is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Wild Angelica Need?
Wild Angelica grows outdoors in USDA Zone 4a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 4a. Wild Angelica is native to Europe and central Asia.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4a – 9b
Keep exploring plants
Wild Angelica is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Angelica genus — compare its care with other Angelica species on PlantoScan.
Angelica is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Wild Angelica thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Angelica Species
Other Angelica species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Angelica sylvestris L., family Apiaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 251 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Wild Angelica, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 4a – 9b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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