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  Actaea racemosa    Actaea racemosa    Actaea racemosa   
Actaea racemosa
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Synonym. Cimicifuga, shade plant for rich, acid soil. The average size is 175 cm. The flower colour is cream. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is August - September.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 1.2.2.4

Explanation of the first digit : General location : WOODLAND. Plants, that in a garden need to be planted close to trees or shrubs. They require shade and prefer a peaty soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants for a sheltered, shaded place, between or near trees or shrubs, with a cool soil and maybe an hour or so sun a day.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Not too sunny, for instance in a darker corner of a border.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Does not sucker much, combines well with other plants.

Color : wit

Flowering period : august - september

Size approx. : 175 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 5

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : R. Reumer, Oldeholtpade

Family : Ranunculaceae


© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : Th. Ploeger en Zn

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld