A dramatic sight with large, shiny, divided leaves and branched, purple stems topped with globe shaped flowerheads of dark crimson/purple, it can grow to a height of 1.8m. Appearing from late summer to autumn the flowers are extremely attractive to pollinators. A biennial, A.gigas will die after setting seed so must be re-sown annually. (Apiaceae seed needs to be sown as fresh as possible). When planting out it prefers a spot in shade with deep, moist soil.