Angelica in Zone 8a & 8b
Angelica archangelica
When to plant angelica in zone 8b
Zones 8a and 8b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Direct sow: Direct-sow outside. Angelica doesn't transplant well, or doesn't need the extra time indoors.
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Mar 4–Mar 11 |
| Estimated harvest | Mar 3 '28–Mar 10 '28 (~365 days after direct-sowing) |
Spacing: about 2 square feet per plant (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 6-8 ft.
Angelica is a dramatic plant for an herb bed, a biennial that can reach 6 to 8 feet tall in its second year, with huge compound leaves and umbrella-shaped flower heads. Historically its candied stems were a fixture of cake decoration, the green, sugar-crusted strips sometimes still found on old-fashioned fruitcake.
How angelica fits zone 8's season
Zone 8b's frost-free window runs about 230 days, from March 25 to November 10. Angelica needs about 365 days from sowing to first harvest.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Angelica.
Where to buy angelica seeds
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See it growing
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Growing Angelica in USDA zone 8b: when to start seeds indoors, when to direct-sow, and when to expect a harvest.
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