| Description | A large bush-like plant that produces tall white spires in the summer with dark colored leaves. A denizen of the moist shady areas of the garden. |
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| Pronunciation | (sim-i-SIF-u-ga)(ra-MOH-sa) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | Cold 3-9, Heat 10-1 |
| Sunlight | shade, semi-shade |
| Moisture | prefers moist but tolerates average, leaves will brown out in dry conditions |
| Soil & Site | woodland (humus rich), moderately acid (ph 5-6), moist |
| Flowers | inflorescence, borne on a raceme, white,late summer to fall |
| Leaves | ternately compound with a bronze purple tinge in spring |
| Dimensions | 4-6 by 2-4 feet (HS) |
| Propagation | division |
| Native Site | Species native to eastern USA. |
| Misc Facts | Cimicifuga is derived from cimex meaning bug and fugo to flee. This plant has insecticidal properties. (syn Actaea simplex) |
| Notes & Reference | #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), #79-Perennials For Every Purpose (Larry Hodgson) |
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