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Actaea simplex 'White Pearl' prev. Cimicifuga (Bugbane)

Soil

Soil: Humus rich

Wind

Wind: Tolerant

Hardiness

Hardiness: hardy

Architectural

Architectural: Yes

Herbaceous Perennials

Genus: Actaea

Species: simplex

Cultivar: 'White Pearl'

A tall growing, sturdy, deciduous, clump forming perennial with dense upward-facing, long bottle-brush like FRAGRANT white flowers in midsummer. Leaves are serrated at the edges, deeply veined and pale green. Approx. 140cm tall. Part-shade in humus-enriched soil or constantly moist soil in full sun. Ideal in the border or woodland area. Makes a superb statement when planted in larger groups.