Actaea podocarpa
Also Known As
- Cimicifuga americana
- Rattlesnake Root
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3'-7'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Actaea podocarpa plant details
Actaea podocarpa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Actaea podocarpa
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: ranunculaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 7 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: bottlebrush flowers, cut leaves
GROWING CONDITIONS for Actaea podocarpa
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Actaea podocarpa plant
How to Grow Actaea podocarpa
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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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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