Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Woodland
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Actaea japonica (syn. Cimicifuga japonica)
Family: (Ranunculaceae)
(P) to 3′. Bugbane, Rattletop, Snakeroot. Numerous creamy, tufted, sessile flowers bloom on spikes from August through October. Shiny lobed and toothed leaves are very attractive in the woodland. Self-sows nicely. Partial shade. 3 & 6A