Family: Ranunculaceae

Scientific Name: Cimicifuga americana

Common Name: American Bugbane, Mountain Bugbane

DescriptionA tall easy to cultivate Bugbane for the shaded areas of the garden.
Pronunciation(sim-i-SIF-u-ga)(ah-me-ri-KAH-na)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone3-8
Sunlightpart sun, shade
Moistureaverage, to moist, resents dry
Soil & Siteaverage
Flowersinflorescence, creamy white, borne on a raceme, early fall
Leavesternately compound leaves
Dimensions3-6 feet depending on growing conditions
Propagationgermination is erratic and can occur over a long period of time, need fresh seeds, cold stratification
Misc FactsCimicifuga is derived from cimex meaning bug and fugo to flee. This plant has insecticidal properties
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