Cimicifuga americana
An elegant woodland perennial grown for its tall, airy spires of creamy white flowers that appear from late summer into autumn. Held above attractive divided foliage, the delicate blooms add height and movement to shaded borders while attracting a range of pollinators. A graceful, long-lived plant, it thrives in cool, moisture-retentive soils and brings a naturalistic feel to woodland and cottage-style gardens.
Height: 120–180 cm
Spread: 60–90 cm
Position: Part shade to full shade
Soil: Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil
Flowering: Late summer to autumn
Hardiness: Hardy perennial
Cimicifuga americana
An elegant woodland perennial grown for its tall, airy spires of creamy white flowers that appear from late summer into autumn. Held above attractive divided foliage, the delicate blooms add height and movement to shaded borders while attracting a range of pollinators. A graceful, long-lived plant, it thrives in cool, moisture-retentive soils and brings a naturalistic feel to woodland and cottage-style gardens.
Height: 120–180 cm
Spread: 60–90 cm
Position: Part shade to full shade
Soil: Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil
Flowering: Late summer to autumn
Hardiness: Hardy perennial