Actaea pachypoda
Bugbane - Snakeroot
- Perennial
- 50-70 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Decorative fruits
- Very hardy
Garden use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Characteristics
| Height | 50 - 70 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - May |
| Flower colour | White |
| Growth habit | Tuft |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered, Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average |
| Soil | Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Actaea pachypoda |
|---|---|
| Genus | Actaea |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Common names |
NL: Zilverkaars EN: Bugbane, Snakeroot FR: Actée à grappes DE: Silberkerze |
| Synonyms | Actaea alba |
| Origin | America, North |
