Actaea simplex
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A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial, producing slender, branched, racemes of fragrant, white, bottle-brush like flowers, followed by black berries, on stems to 1.5m (5ft) high; above dissected, dark green foliage.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Actaea simplex (Actaea simplex)
- Genus
- Actaea
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Actaea simplex
Distribution map
E and Northern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Actaea simplex
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Actaea simplex care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering or fruiting
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or by division in early spring
Growing
GrowingBest grown in cool, moist, reasonably fertile soil in partial shade but will tolerate most soils if enriched with organic matter. May need staking
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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