Family: Ranunculaceae
(ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) Genus: Actaea (ak-TEE-uh) Species: pachypoda (pak-ee-POD-uh)
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsSun Exposure Partial to Full ShadeFoliage Grown for foliageHerbaceous Foliage Color UnknownHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; stratify if sowing indoors Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storingUnblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds |