Angelica (hendersonii)
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Betty Young Nurseries Sr Manager Bldg 201, Fort Mason San Francisco, California 94123 415-331-6917 415-331-7521 (fax) byoung@ggnpa.org |
| Family Scientific Name: | Apiaceae | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Carrot Family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Angelica hendersonii Coult. & Rose | ||
| Common Synonym: | Angelica tomentosa (Coult. & Rose) Di Tomaso hendersonii | ||
| Common Name: | Henderson's Angelica | ||
| Species Code: | ANGHEN | ||
| Ecotype: | Marin County, California | ||
| General Distribution: | A. hendersonii is found on coastal bluffs and flats, in largely Northern Coastal Scrub communities; from southern Washington to Monterey and Del Norte counties, California. | ||
| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Container (plug) | ||
| Stock Type: | Deepot 40 | ||
| Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
| Target Specifications: | Height: N/A<br> Caliper: N/A<br> Root System: Firm plug in container. | ||
| Propagule Collection: |
Seeds are collected between June 20th and November 15th. Mature inflorescences are brown. Seeds are brown at maturity. |
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| Propagule Processing: |
Seed Cleaning: Not Required. Seed Storage: Seeds are kept dry and refrigerated. |
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| Pre-Planting Treatments: | Seeds are soaked in water overnight. Cold stratify in peat for 2 weeks or until seeds start to germinate. | ||
| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Fully Controlled Greenhouse. Sowing Method: Transplanting Germinants. 4 grams of seeds are sown per flat containing Sunshine Mix #4 Aggregate Plus (peat moss, perlite, major and minor nutrients, gypsum, and dolomitic lime). Seeds are mixed with media to sow and surface sown. Flats are watered in with an automatic irrigation system. Seeds are sown on July 1st. % Germination:50% |
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| Establishment Phase: |
Seeds germinate 14 days after sowing. Seedlings are transplanted 14 days after germination to individual containers 2"x7" tubes (Deepot 16) containing standard potting mix of peat moss, fir bark, perlite, and sand. Transplant Survival averages 75%. |
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| Length of Establishment Phase: | 1 month | ||
| Active Growth Phase: |
After establishment, seedlings are topdressed with Nutricote (NPK 13-13-13)fertilizer 3 months after transplanting. Cut back leaves if they become too large. |
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| References: | A California Flora and Supplement, Munz, P., University of California Press, Berkeley and London, 1973. | ||
Citation:
Young, Betty. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Angelica hendersonii Coult. & Rose plants Deepot 40; San Francisco, California. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/04/03). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
