Actaea simplex
Also Known As
- Cimicifuga ramosa
- Bugbane
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4'-8'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Actaea simplex plant details
Actaea simplex is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Actaea simplex
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: ranunculaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: fragrant, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Actaea simplex
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Actaea simplex plant
How to Grow Actaea simplex
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- 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 alba, Actaea rubra (white fruit form)
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 1'-2'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Cimicifuga racemosa, Black Cohosh
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 2'-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
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