Maire's actaea

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A clump-forming herbaceous perennial 1-2m high with triangular green leaves which are up to 30cm wide and 2- or 3-ternate-pinnate with diamond-shaped, usually lobed, toothed leaflets, and branched racemes, to 45cm long, of small, greenish, cream-white flowers in summer followed by grey felted capsules with brown seeds; the scent of the leaves and flowers is considered unpleasant by some

Scientific classification

Species: Maire's actaea (Actaea mairei)
Genus: Actaea
Family: Ranunculaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of Maire's actaea

Distribution map

China

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Maire's actaea

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Maire's actaea care guide

Consistently cool damp soil, shield roots from harsh midday sun
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Consistently cool damp soil, shield roots from harsh midday sun

Fertilizing

Mild woodland plant feed monthly spring through early autumn

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown when ripe in containers in a cold frame or in a nursery bed in autumn, or by division in early spring

Growing

Grow in cool, moist, humus-rich, preferably neutral or slightly acidic soil in partial shade, for example in a woodland garden or shaded herbaceous or mixed bed

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