Angelica dahurica, Chinese Angelica, Bai Zi
This
aromatic perennial blooms with subdued, lacy greenish-white
flowers in summer. Native to mountains and thickets ranging from
eastern Siberia to Japan, today Chinese angelica is cultivated throughout
eastern and central China for its medicinal strength.
Grow specs: 8ft. 12" spacing. Full to part
sun. Rich, moist soil. Cold stratification required. Commonly used
to relieve cold symptoms including headache, sinus congestion, and
fever. Contraindicated for use during pregnancy; do not apply to
open sores.
$3.00
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