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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

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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

Appalachian bugbane - Actaea rubifolia from Native Plant Trust

Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust