Actaea simplex 'White Pearl' - Bugbane
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🌿 Features
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Bugbane, Black Cohosh
Scientific name: Actaea simplex 'White Pearl'
Flower color: Pure white, in dense, slender spikes
Mature height: 0.90–1.20 m (3–4 ft)
Mature width: 0.60–0.75 m (2–2.5 ft)
Habit: Upright, elegant, forming structured clumps
Bloom time: August to October
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering needs: Moderate, prefers moist soil
Soil type: Rich in organic matter, well-drained, slightly acidic
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 8
Drought tolerance: Moderate, prefers humidity
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees
Toxicity to animals: Slightly toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in partial to full shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly to maintain constant moisture, especially during the growing season. Enrich the soil with compost or organic matter at planting and in the fall. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming and cut back stems to the ground in late winter.
This hardy and elegant perennial thrives in shady gardens and woodland settings. Its white floral spikes offer a spectacular late-season bloom, ideal for perennial borders, woodland edges, and naturalistic gardens. Very low maintenance once established.