Kneeling Angelica (Angelica Genuflexa) is a perennial herb in the Apiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Angelica genuflexa is a stout, perennial herb native to northwestern North America, characterized by a hollow, often purplish stem and pinnately compound leaves with a distinctive first pair of leaflets bending sharply backwards.

Kneeling Angelica

Kneeling Angelica

Angelica Genuflexa

Angelica genuflexa is a stout, perennial herb native to northwestern North America, characterized by a hollow, often purplish stem and pinnately compound leaves with a distinctive first pair of leaflets bending sharply backwards.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
High
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
5-8

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, peaty, silty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:pollinator support, moist soil stabilization

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Kneeling Angelica

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Apiaceae
Genus:Angelica