Actaea rubrifolia ‘Blickfang’
Actaea (Cimicifuga) rubrifolia 'Blickfang' is an Appalachian bugbane with racemes of creamy-white flowers on tall stems.
Actaea (Cimicifuga) rubrifolia ‘Blickfang’ is an Appalachian bugbane with mounding broad, heart-shaped foliage out of which emerges very tall sturdy stems bearing racemes of creamy-white flowers jetting up to the sky. Flowering stems can reach up to 6 feet tall with a spread of 24 inches. Requires evenly moist soil. Use in cottage, information, wildflower and bee garden for visual height and stunning architectural appeal. Pollinator attractor. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Appalachian Bugbane
Family: Ranunculaceae (The Buttercup Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Part Shade
Height: 4-6'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer, Fall
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Mountain meadows and alpine regions. Forest margins, scrub, grassy slopes and open lands at elevations of 300-3200m.
Award: GPP AGM
Geographical Origin:
