Actaea cimicifuga [MD97074]
Also Known As
- Actaea foetida [MD97074]
- Cimicifuga foetida [MD97074]
- Bugbane
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Actaea cimicifuga [MD97074] plant details
Actaea cimicifuga [MD97074] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Actaea cimicifuga [MD97074]
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: ranunculaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: bottlebrush flowers, musk-scented, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Actaea cimicifuga [MD97074]
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Far Reaches Farm
Gardening facts about Actaea cimicifuga [MD97074] plant
How to Grow Actaea cimicifuga [MD97074]
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Actaea simplex 'Brunette', Cimicifuga simplex 'Brunette', Brunette Bugbane, Brunette Snakeroot
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 1'-3'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Actaea racemosa 'Hillside Black Beauty', Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty', Cimicifuga simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty', Black Bugbane, Hillside Black Beauty Bugbane
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-7'
Width: 3'-4'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Actaea alba, Actaea rubra (white fruit form)
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 1'-2'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Cimicifuga racemosa, Black Cohosh
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 2'-4'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee', Cimicifuga simplex 'Black Negligee', Black Negligee Bugbane, Black Negligee Snakeroot
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-5'
Width: 1'-2'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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