Family: Ranunculaceae
Scientific Name: Cimicifuga americana
Common Name: American Bugbane, Mountain Bugbane
Description | A tall easy to cultivate Bugbane for the shaded areas of the garden. |
Pronunciation | (sim-i-SIF-u-ga)(ah-me-ri-KAH-na) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
Sunlight | part sun, shade |
Moisture | average, to moist, resents dry |
Soil & Site | average |
Flowers | inflorescence, creamy white, borne on a raceme, early fall |
Leaves | ternately compound leaves |
Dimensions | 3-6 feet depending on growing conditions |
Propagation | germination is erratic and can occur over a long period of time, need fresh seeds, cold stratification |
Misc Facts | Cimicifuga is derived from cimex meaning bug and fugo to flee. This plant has insecticidal properties |
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