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Actaea pachypoda 'Monroe'

Also Known As

  • Monroe Doll Eyes

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-30"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Actaea pachypoda 'Monroe' plant details

Actaea pachypoda 'Monroe' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by white fruit. 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 pachypoda 'Monroe'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: bottlebrush flowers, medicinal, toxic, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Actaea pachypoda 'Monroe'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Actaea pachypoda 'Monroe' plant

How to Grow Actaea pachypoda 'Monroe'

  • 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
  • Fruit

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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