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Actaea simplex

Actaea simplex, Cimicifuga simplex, Bugbane Plant, Bugbane Cimicifuga, Snakeroot Plant

Actaea simplex, commonly known as the Bugbane Plant or Snakeroot Plant, is an herbaceous perennial is grown for its impressive flowers and foliage. It produces scented, bottlebrush-like, white flowers on long and slender stems which rise above the foliage from summer through autumn. The foliage comprises lush, deep green leaves tinged with bronze and these provide a great backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 90 cm tall and 60 cm wide. Actaea simplex is commonly used in borders, mixed plantings, grown in a container, or planted around the base of larger trees and shrubs.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Perennials
Height:90 cm
Spread:60 cm
Flowering time:Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:Coastal
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asActaea simplex, Cimicifuga simplex, Bugbane Plant, Bugbane Cimicifuga, Snakeroot Plant

Actaea simplex Details

Actaea simplex, commonly known as the Bugbane Plant or Snakeroot Plant, is an herbaceous perennial is grown for its impressive flowers and foliage. It produces scented, bottlebrush-like, white flowers on long and slender stems which rise above the foliage from summer through autumn. The foliage comprises lush, deep green leaves tinged with bronze and these provide a great backdrop to the flowers. It typically grows to 90 cm tall and 60 cm wide, performing best in full sun on a well-drained site with good summer moisture. It is tolerant of light frost, coastal environments, and partial shade though in this instance leaf colouring will be less intense. Actaea simplex is commonly used in borders, mixed plantings, grown in a container, or planted around the base of larger trees and shrubs.

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