Angelica gigas
Common name(s): Korean angelica, cham dangwi
Description: biennial; a short-lived perennial that will self-sow under optimal conditions. A towering, architectural angelica that produces palm-sized magenta-purple umbels on stalks up to 5 ft. tall in its second year.
Height: to 18 in. Spread: to 30 in.
Position: partial shade and well-draining soil
Uses: medicine, to attract pollinators, ornamental
Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below
Distribution: NE China, Korea
Care: angelica generally dies after flowering and setting seed in its second or third year. Oftentimes, the resulting seeds will self-sow in the same position and restart the cycle.