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Actaea simplex 'Prichard's Giant'

Also Known As

  • Actaea simplex 'Pritchard's Giant'
  • Cimicifuga ramosa 'Prichard's Giant'
  • Cimicifuga simplex 'Prichards Giant'
  • Bugbane 'Prichard's Giant'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-7'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Actaea simplex 'Prichard's Giant' plant details

Actaea simplex 'Prichard's Giant' 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Actaea simplex 'Prichard's Giant'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Actaea simplex 'Prichard's Giant'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Actaea simplex 'Prichard's Giant' formerly known as Cimicifuga, is an impressive bugbane. This clump-forming perennial can reach 5 to 8 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide. Serrated green leaves form the base with slender, long dark vertical stems swaying in the air with bottlebrush racemes up to one foot long covered in scented, white flowers in early autumn. Flexible for light conditions but does require moist but well drained soil. Works well at the back of the shady garden for vertical appeal and intense fragrance. Attracts bees.
A huge thing that towers to 7 feet and more, flowers are only so so but the plant is imposing. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Actaea simplex 'Prichard's Giant' plant

How to Grow Actaea simplex 'Prichard's Giant'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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