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) |
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plant
type:
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Perennials Hardy |
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Hardiness
zone:
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3-8 |
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Sunlight:
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part sun, shade |
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Moisture:
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average, to moist, resents dry |
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Soil
& Site:
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average |
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Media:
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Temperature:
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Flowers:
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The inflorescence of creamy white flowers are borne on a raceme. Flowers in early fall. |
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Foliage:
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ternately compound leaves |
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Dimensions:
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3-6 feet depending on growing conditions |
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Maintenance:
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Propagation:
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germination is erratic and can occur over a long period of time, need fresh seeds, cold stratification |
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Origin & History:
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Cimicifuga is derived from cimex meaning bug and fugo to flee. This plant has insecticidal properties |
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Notes
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