Filmy Angelica
Angelica triquinata
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Filmy Angelica (Angelica triquinata) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
24"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
GA, KY, MD, NC and 5 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
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Filmy angelica is a native perennial forb that grows 2 to 4 feet tall with delicate, finely divided foliage. It produces clusters of small white or greenish-white flowers from June through August, thriving in partially shaded areas with moderate moisture. The plant has an upright, somewhat airy growth habit that works well in naturalized plantings.
In an HOA neighborhood
Filmy Angelica takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Delicate appearance may look weedy to some
- Dies back completely in winter leaving bare spots
- Informal growth habit doesn't fit manicured landscapes
Wildlife value
This native plant attracts a diverse array of pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and beneficial beetles during its summer bloom period. The flowers provide nectar and pollen resources that support local pollinator populations.
Common questions
- How much sun does Filmy Angelica need?
- Filmy Angelica grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Filmy Angelica bloom?
- Filmy Angelica blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Filmy Angelica native?
- Filmy Angelica (Angelica triquinata) is native to GA, KY, MD, NC and 5 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Filmy Angelica attract?
- Filmy Angelica draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
- Is Filmy Angelica HOA-friendly?
- Filmy Angelica takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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