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 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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