ACTAEA pachypoda 'Misty Blue'
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ACTAEA pachypoda 'Misty Blue'
Commonly known as Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot
Blue foliage and white flowers on small reddish stems
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Syn Actaea pachypoda -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Eastern and central North America -
White
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RacemesOblong-ovoid racemes 3-4cm (1¼-1½in) long
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial with much divided leaves to 60cm (24in) long composed of ovate, deeply toothed leaflets. Flowers are followed by white berries with a black dot on thick red stems
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Wet or boggy soilCool, moist, moderately fertile soil enriched with leafmould
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
45cm (18in)
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