Angelica
Three-year hardy herbaceous biennial
3 - 8 feet

Cultivation

Site	Light shade. Benefits from a mulch when in full sun.
Soil	Deep and moist.
Propagation	Allow plants to self seed, or sow fresh in early autumn. Angelica seeds lose their viability within 3 months.
Growing	Seedling should be transplanted in spring before the taproot becomes established. Leave about a square yard between plants.
Harvesting	Cut stems before midsummer for crystallizing. Harvest leaves before flowering. Collect ripe seeds in late summer. Dig up root in autumn of first year.
Preserving	Dry leaves and root. Crystallize stem.

Uses

Decorative	Flower - Display dried seed heads for a striking winter decoration. Leaf - Long-stemmed leaves look attractive in a vase.
Culinary	Seed - Mix with stems to flavor drinks. Leaf - Stew with acidic fruits to reduce sugar requirement. Stem - Crystallize for decoration.
Cosmetic	Leaf - Use for a relaxing bath.
Aromatic	Seed - Burn in a chafing dish to perfume a room. Leaf - Use in potpourri. Root - Use as a fixative in potpourri.
Medicinal	Leaf - Make a tea from fresh, or dried leaves as a tonic for colds and to reduce flatulence. Crushed leaves freshen the air in a car and helps prevent travel sickness.