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Actaea rubifolia

Appalachian bugbane

Actaea rubifolia extends its terminal spikes of frothy white flowers in September. Though this plant prefers alkaline soils, relatively rare in New England, it tolerates our native acidic soils quite nicely and provides pollinators with late-season nectar.

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Height: 4-6 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-8


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
Ecoregion
• Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
• Fall Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Landscape Use
• Rain Garden
• Specimen


North American Distribution


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Uli Lorimer (c) Uli Lorimer
Appalachian bugbane - Actaea rubifolia from Native Plant Trust
Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust