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Actaea simplex [variegated]

Also Known As

  • Actaea simplex 'Variegata'
  • Cimicifuga simplex
  • Cimicifuga simplex variegata
  • Autumn Snakeroot
  • Black Cohosh
  • Bugbane

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 36"-48"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Actaea simplex [variegated] plant details

Actaea simplex [variegated] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white 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 [variegated]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: bottlebrush flowers

GROWING CONDITIONS for Actaea simplex [variegated]

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

Grows like the other cimicifuga to three feet or so with spikes of narrow white flowers, but this has foliage boldly splashed and speckled with white. Like most variegates plants, less vigorous than the green forms. Very showy and striking, and surprisingly rarely offered for sale. Zone 4

Gardening facts about Actaea simplex [variegated] plant

How to Grow Actaea simplex [variegated]

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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
Photo of Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Brunette' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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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
Photo of Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Hillside Black Beauty' flower, foliage, form by Briggs Plant Propagators
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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
Photo of Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Black Negligee' flower by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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aka Baneberry, Doll's Eyes, White Doll's Eyes

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Actaea pachypoda flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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aka Actaea foetida var cordifolia, Actaea racemosa var. cordifolia, Cimicifuga cordifolia, Cimicifuga foetida var cordifolia, Cimicifuga racemosa var. cordifolia, Appalachian Bugbane, Baneberry, Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Kearney's Bugbane

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 4'-5'

Width: 2'-3'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Actaea cordifolia flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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