Angelica are tall biennials with huge, domed umbelliferous flower-heads followed by delicate seed pods.

The ribbed, hollow stems are flushed pink and are traditionally candied for use in baking. As a plant, angelica makes a strong architectural statement, and works at the back of a border or in a wild part of the garden, alongside grasses and flowering perennials.

All parts of angelica are highly aromatic and it has traditionally been used for medicinal as well as culinary purposes.