New and Unread Tree-Mails
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Black Cohosh |
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Bugbane |
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Autumn Snakeroot |
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Branched Bugbane |
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Autumn Bugbane |
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Black Snakeroot |
| Actaea simplex | Accepted |
| Cimicifuga simplex | Synonym |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 3-4ft |
| Plant Spread: | 2-3ft |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Astilbe-like, ternate foliage is an attractive deep bronze. Foliage generally does not need staking, but taller flower spires may need some support. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Flower spires tend to bend toward bright light, particularly when plants are grown in substantial shade. |
| Flower Color: | Other: Creamy white (sometimes with a pink tinge) |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Child plants: | one child plant |
| christine2 | On May 1, 2008 | Obtained plant 8 |
