Angelica Planting Guide
Growing angelica in May
This page is about angelica in general. For your zone's exact planting and harvest dates, pick your county below.
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How to water angelica
Keep the root zone damp for angelica. Drip irrigation or soaker hoses pay for themselves with this plant.
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Where to put angelica
angelica wants at least 6 hours of direct sun. Less than that and you'll get leggy plants with weak yields.
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Check your local forecast before planting
Your zone determines the exact week to plant angelica. Pick your county below and we'll line everything up against your frost dates.
Angelica is a dramatic biennial herb that can reach 6 feet tall with large compound leaves and globe-shaped flower clusters. All parts are edible with a sweet, celery-like flavor.
Angelica archangelica · Herb · Apiaceae family · 365–730 days to maturity
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Where Can You Grow Angelica?
Angelica Growing Regions
Click any state to see the Angelica planting schedule for that location.
Planting Dates by Zone
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Harvest |
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| Zone 3a | Apr 3 | May 8 | May 8 | — |
| Zone 3b | Mar 29 | May 3 | May 3 | — |
| Zone 4a | Mar 25 | Apr 29 | Apr 29 | — |
| Zone 4b | Mar 20 | Apr 24 | Apr 24 | — |
| Zone 5a | Mar 21 | Apr 11 | Apr 18 | — |
| Zone 5b | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 11 | — |
| Zone 6a | Mar 6 | Mar 27 | Apr 3 | — |
| Zone 6b | Feb 27 | Mar 20 | Mar 27 | — |
| Zone 7a | Feb 18 | Mar 11 | Mar 18 | — |
| Zone 7b | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 11 | — |
| Zone 8a | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — |
| Zone 8b | Jan 21 | Feb 11 | Feb 18 | — |
How to Plant Angelica
🍂 Fall planting: Sow 10 weeks before your first frost date for a fall harvest.
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Partial Shade (3-6 hours)
💧 Water
High — keep soil consistently moist
Keep soil consistently moist. Mulch heavily to retain moisture.
🧪 Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil — ideal for most garden beds.
🗺️ Hardiness Zones
Zone 3a – 8b
📅 Days to Maturity
365–730 days
Long-season crop. Start indoors in cold climates to get a head start.
👪 Plant Family
Apiaceae
Rotate with other families yearly to prevent soil-borne diseases. Don't plant in the same spot where Apiaceae family crops grew last year.
How Much Angelica to Grow
Angelica takes 365–730 days to mature. In most zones you'll get one harvest per season, so plant enough to last.
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Growing Tips for Angelica
Sow fresh seeds in fall for spring germination. Provide rich, moist soil and partial shade. Harvest stems in the second year before flowering for candying or flavoring.
Saving Angelica Seeds
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Angelica by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to grow Angelica?
Angelica (Angelica archangelica) takes 365 to 730 days from planting to harvest. Exact timing depends on your variety, growing conditions, and USDA zone.
What zones can Angelica grow in?
Angelica can be grown in USDA zones 3a through 8b. Use the planting calendar above to find the exact dates for your zone.
How much sun does Angelica need?
Growing Angelica requires Partial Shade (3-6 hours), High — keep soil consistently moist, and soil pH of 5.5 to 7.