Purple-stemmed Angelica is a tall, robust wildflower of wetlands and stream corridors, reaching heights of 6–9 feet with striking purple stems and large compound leaves. Its flat-topped white flower clusters are visited by hundreds of insect species including many specialist bees. The hollow stems are used by cavity-nesting solitary bees.
Best time to see a Purple-stemmed Angelica
The best time to see a Purple-stemmed Angelica is May–June, when about 70% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 5,596 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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