Actaea dahurica
Also Known As
- Cimicifuga dahurica
- Bugbane
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Actaea dahurica plant details
Actaea dahurica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Actaea dahurica
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: ranunculaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, bottlebrush flowers, fragrant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Actaea dahurica
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Far Reaches Farm
Gardening facts about Actaea dahurica plant
How to Grow Actaea dahurica
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
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 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
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
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
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