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Actaea matsumurae 'White Pearl'

Also Known As

  • Actaea simplex var. matsumurae 'White Pearl'
  • Cimicifuga simplex var. matsumurae 'White Pearl'
  • Snakeroot

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Actaea matsumurae 'White Pearl' plant details

Actaea matsumurae 'White Pearl' 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 matsumurae 'White Pearl'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: bottlebrush flowers

GROWING CONDITIONS for Actaea matsumurae 'White Pearl'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Actaea (Cimicifuga) 'White Pearl' has dissected green foliage and exceptionally long spires of fragrant white flowers in late summer and fall like arching and rippling pipe-cleaners. A great plant for height and late season fragrance from the shade border to full sun. You gotta love a perennial that can grow in any light conditions! Small birds love to eat the seeds in fall and winter.
Surprisingly underused, 'White Pearl's bright white, bottlebrushlike blossoms and large pearly buds will light up a somber setting just like the animated glow of a 4th of July sparkler. The good-sized ambrosial flowers unfurl later than most other Actaeas, while their densely set stalks are more arching than racemosa's. Tolerating drier, less rich soils, deceptively tough wiry stems and finely cut, toothed foliage compose the medium green nimble-looking stand which slowly spreads.

Gardening facts about Actaea matsumurae 'White Pearl' plant

How to Grow Actaea matsumurae 'White Pearl'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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