Actaea
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“is one of the few perennials that wants exactly what most flowering plants hate: shade” — How to Grow Snakeroot (Actaea): Planting & Care
“Days to maturity: 1095-1460 days (perennial, typically 3 years to full maturity)” — How to Grow Actaea — LizPlants
“Sun: Partial to full shade; 2-4 hours of dappled sunlight ideal” — How to Grow Actaea — LizPlants
“Water: Consistent moisture during growing season; drought-tolerant once established. Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.” — How to Grow Actaea — LizPlants
“with a pH somewhere around 5.5 to 6.5” — How to Grow Snakeroot (Actaea): Planting & Care
“Thrives in zones 3-8, preferring cooler climates” — How to Grow Actaea — LizPlants
“Spacing: 18 inches” — How to Grow Actaea — LizPlants
“that can top 4 to 7 feet” — How to Grow Snakeroot (Actaea): Planting & Care
“Berries provide late-season interest and wildlife food.” — How to Grow Actaea — LizPlants
“Plant with: Hosta, Heuchera, Hellebore, Tiarella” — How to Grow Actaea — LizPlants
“Avoid planting near: Sun-loving plants that compete for light” — How to Grow Actaea — LizPlants
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian