How much sun does Henderson's angelica need?

Henderson's angelica grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Henderson's angelica bloom?

Henderson's angelica blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Henderson's angelica native?

Henderson's angelica (Angelica hendersonii) is native to CA, OR, WA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What butterflies or moths does Henderson's angelica host?

Henderson's angelica is a larval host plant for anise swallowtail.

Henderson's angelica

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Angelica hendersonii

Last reviewed: September 2026

Henderson's angelica (Angelica hendersonii) is a perennial forb native to CA, OR, WA. It blooms in May, June, and July. The flowers draw bees, flies, and beetles.

Toxicity unknown

Henderson's angelica (Angelica hendersonii) 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

full sun

Water

medium

Size

24"–48" H × 24"–36" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

CA, OR, WA

Pollinators

bees, flies, beetles

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Coast Range Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains

A robust coastal bluff perennial with bold, divided leaves and large, rounded umbels of white flowers held on thick stalks in summer. Its scale gives it a bold, architectural presence in a bed.

Growing Henderson's angelica

Grow Henderson's angelica in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 24 to 48 inches tall and spread 24 to 36 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Host plant for anise swallowtail.

The broad flower heads attract a wide range of small pollinators, and the foliage is a larval host for anise swallowtail caterpillars.

Common questions

How much sun does Henderson's angelica need?: Henderson's angelica grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Henderson's angelica bloom?: Henderson's angelica blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Henderson's angelica native?: Henderson's angelica (Angelica hendersonii) is native to CA, OR, WA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What butterflies or moths does Henderson's angelica host?: Henderson's angelica is a larval host plant for anise swallowtail.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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