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ACTAEA
Commonly known as Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot
All AUG-OCT (formally Cimicifuga)
ACTAEA syn. Cimicifuga.
Genus of 27 species of woodland perennials with short rhizomes from temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.
Further Reading....
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Height90cm (36in) -
Spread45cm (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 hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowSyn Actaea pachypoda
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originEastern and central North America -
Flower ShapeRacemesOblong-ovoid racemes 3-4cm (1¼-1½in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsWet or boggy soilCool, moist, moderately fertile soil enriched with leafmould
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten -
WildlifeButterfly friendly
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Cimicifuga - Growing Guide
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90cm (36in)
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45cm (18in) |
Buy Varieties of ACTAEA
ACTAEA 'Chocoholic'
Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot
pink blooms fading to white. Purple-bronze foliage
ACTAEA racemosa 'Pink Spike'
Black cohosh, Black snakeroot
black foliage and flowers which open pink
Gift-wrapping available
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
ACTAEA simplex 'Atropurpurea'
Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot
a beautiful plant with wine coloured foliage and white flowers on tall stems
Gift-wrapping available
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
ACTAEA simplex 'Brunette'
Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot
very dark black purple leaves and spikes of scented white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
ACTAEA simplex 'White Pearl'
Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot
white flowers and green leaves
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
