Herbs: Angelica archangelica

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Angelica is probably the most impressive plant you can grow in an herb garden. These spectacular plants will grow 6 feet tall, with arching branches of bright green, divided leaves, purplish stems and unusual purple flowers. Although all parts of the plant are edible most people grow Angelica to harvest its seeds for pastry dishes. Angelica usually has a three year life cycle, but it can be kept as a perennial by pinching off the flowers before seeds begin to form. Can be planted outdoors in autumn. Gardeners in northern zones should give tender perennials extra protection during the cold months. If grown from seed, it will take 2 years to flower. Being monocarpic, Angelica archangelica will die after flowering - a true biennial! -- edited by dtd pbcouchman

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Angelica archangelica is native to Europe and Asia.