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Cimicifuga racemosa
Bugbane / syn. Actaea racemosa
A stately plant with airy spikes of ivory-white flowers in summer. Though it can reach 4 to 7 feet tall, it does not need staking.
Benefits
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Excellent nectar and pollen source for beneficial insects |
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Host plant for Appalachian blue and spring azure butterfly |
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Blooms in shade 4+ weeks |
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Will grow in dry shade under hardwood trees |
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Long-lived, tough perennial that's easy-to-grow |
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Plant in a shaded area.
Bugbane is long lived but may take a couple of years to get established and reach full size.
While the plant is very drought tolerant, provide some additional water to keep it looking its best.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
Native Range
Rich woods; Massachusetts to Indiana south to Missouri and Georgia.
Native Trivia
Nectar lures pollinating insects. Pollinators such as butterflies brush against reproductive parts of plants moving pollen from one flower to another. This crucial act results in fertilization and seed set assuring food for birds and insects and future generations of plants.
"This tall beauty provides lots of pollen and nectar for my insect friends."
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