Kneeling Angelica
Angelica genuflexa
Last reviewed: September 2026
Kneeling Angelica (Angelica genuflexa) is a perennial forb native to CA, OR, WA. It blooms in June, July, and August. The flowers draw bees, flies, wasps, and beetles. It reads as an intentional, HOA-friendly planting in the right spot.
Toxicity unknown
Kneeling Angelica (Angelica genuflexa) 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
high
Size
39"–79" H × 18"–36" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CA, OR, WA
Pollinators
bees, flies, wasps, beetles
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A tall, taprooted perennial in the carrot family with a hollow, erect stem and large compound leaves, topped by rounded clusters of small white flowers in summer. Grows along streambanks, in wet meadows, and at the base of waterfalls.
Growing Kneeling Angelica
Grow Kneeling Angelica in part shade and high water. Mature plants reach 39 to 79 inches tall and spread 18 to 36 inches wide. Expect moderate maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Kneeling Angelica is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone.
- Grows 3-6+ feet tall and can look leggy or weedy without staking or thinning
- Needs consistently moist to wet soil; struggles and looks stressed if it dries out
Wildlife value
The broad, flat-topped flower clusters are easy landing pads for a wide range of small pollinators, including native bees, flies, wasps, and beetles that feed on the abundant nectar and pollen.
Common questions
- How much sun does Kneeling Angelica need?
- Kneeling Angelica grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Kneeling Angelica bloom?
- Kneeling Angelica blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Kneeling Angelica native?
- Kneeling Angelica (Angelica genuflexa) is native to CA, OR, WA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Kneeling Angelica attract?
- Kneeling Angelica draws bees, flies, wasps, and beetles.
- Is Kneeling Angelica HOA-friendly?
- Kneeling Angelica is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.
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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