Herb & Spice Companion

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HERB & SPICE COMPANION

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ANGELICA

Angelica archangelica

Flavors: warm, bittersweet, and

earthy, with anise and celery

This cool-weather herb belongs to the parsley family but has a look, aroma, and flavor

all its own. It can grow taller than 6 feet, bearing shiny green leaves, ribbed purplish

stems, and globes of little light-green

flowers that spread open over the plant

like an umbrella.

In addition to its beauty, angelica’s

roots, stems, leaves, and flowers are

all edible. Stems are often candied and

used as decoration on desserts, while

the roots can be cooked like a vegetable.

Seeds are used to flavor wines, liquors,

pastries, and ice cream.

In the Garden

Angelica, a biennial, is not ideal for containers, as it grows quite tall and can become

unstable in a pot. It won’t transplant easily after the seedling stage, so choose wisely

when selecting a spot for it.

Size: Up to 8 feet tall

Light: Partial shade to full sun

Soil: Moist, rich, well drained

Plant: Seeds or root divisions. Fresh seeds are preferred over old dried seeds, which

need to be stratified in order to germinate (see page 14).

Water: Regularly, at the base of the plant

HEALTH BENEFITS

Taken in tea form, angelica is a

known natural remedy for digestive

troubles, including ulcers, gas,

and heartburn. Also used as an

antispasmodic and stimulant, the

herb eases stomach cramping, relaxes

the nerves and muscles, and helps

stimulate blood flow.

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