This plant was a volunteer here. First there was one, and now there are a few. It’s been coming back for a few years, yet it doesn’t seem to be taking over. There are many different species of angelica. I’ve read that wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris) can be invasive in parts of Canada. This one appears to be Angelica atropurpurea, because of its purple stems, and because it hasn’t grown much taller than 5 feet or so. I hope it is, because if it is, it’s a friendly native that supports many insects. Bees do love it!
