Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike' (Bugbane 'Pink Spike')

Cultivation

Plant in moderately fertile, cool, moist soil, enriched with organic matter. Water thoroughly in dry weather. Best in partial shade.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Waterside

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 17

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Inappropriate
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Fragrance

Flowers are heavily scented and attractive to butterflies

Toxicity

Not toxic