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Misty Blue Bugbane
Actaea pachypoda 'Misty Blue'
Pronunciation: si-mih-sif-YOO-ga pak-ee-POH-dah (ak-TEE-uh pak-ee-POH-dah)
SKU #43687
LIGHT:
Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 2 to 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | An attractive clump of lush blue-green compound foliage on upright stems, topped by showy white blooms in the spring, followed by showy clusters of white ornamental berries in midsummer to early fall. Works well in a shaded border of a cottage garden, or in the understory of a woodland garden. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring, followed by berries in late summer. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hosta (Hosta); Painted Fern (Athyrium); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, moisture retentive soil, situated in a sheltered location away from harsh sun exposure or drying winds. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
Details
| Description | An attractive clump of lush blue-green compound foliage on upright stems, topped by showy white blooms in the spring, followed by showy clusters of white ornamental berries in midsummer to early fall. Works well in a shaded border of a cottage garden, or in the understory of a woodland garden. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring, followed by berries in late summer. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hosta (Hosta); Painted Fern (Athyrium); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, moisture retentive soil, situated in a sheltered location away from harsh sun exposure or drying winds. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
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About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.