Angelica tomentosa - Foothill Angelica

Description

This lovely perennial is found throughout the north and south outer coast ranges. It grows on partially shaded foothill slopes. The 3-5' flowering stalks bear white umbells of flowers June to September. As with most members of the Apiaceae family, this Angelica is a larval food source for the Anise Swallowtail butterfly. Plant in partial shade and give some summer water.