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CIMICIFUGA
Commonly known as Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot
All AUG-OCT (syn. Actaea)
ACTAEA syn. Cimicifuga.
Genus of 27 species of woodland perennials with short rhizomes from temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - erect,clump forming, rhizomatous perennials. Bottlebrush-like spikes of flowers followed by greenish-white, then brown, dry seedpods.
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Additional Features - Good to know - re-classified as ' Actaea' in 2000. Good for moist border or woodland. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - northern temperate regions. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus- rich.
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Wildlife - Butterfly friendly
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Buy Varieties of CIMICIFUGA
CIMICIFUGA 'Chocoholic' >
Commonly known as: Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot.
Pink blooms fading to white. Purple-bronze foliage
CIMICIFUGA pachypoda 'Misty Blue' >
Commonly known as: Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot.
Blue foliage and white flowers on small reddish stems
CIMICIFUGA racemosa 'Pink Spike' >
Commonly known as: Black cohosh, Black snakeroot.
Black foliage and flowers which open pink
CIMICIFUGA simplex 'Atropurpurea' >
Commonly known as: Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot.
A beautiful plant with wine coloured foliage and white flowers on tall stems
CIMICIFUGA simplex 'Brunette' >
Commonly known as: Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot.
Very dark black purple leaves and spikes of scented white flowers
CIMICIFUGA simplex 'White Pearl' >
Commonly known as: Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot.
White flowers and green leaves
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