Angelica archangelica (seedling)

Angelica archangelica (seedling)
Apiaceae
Bruce Peters, San Francisco
This relative of the carrot normally grows to six feet and is used in part shade to give a luxuriant tropical look to the garden. It likes rich soil and water. Angelica has been used medicinally to improve circulation and also as a flavoring for alcoholic beverages. This particular plant on display was a very pale light green form which grows much slower and probably needs a little more shade to prevent sun burn.