Baneberry 'Prichard's Giant' Actaea simplex 'Prichard's Giant'

ABOUT
'Prichard's Giant' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial up to 2.1m high with large mounds of 3-ternate, serrated green leaves and long, slender, branching stems topped by bottlebrush-like racemes 30cm or more long of scented white flowers in early autumn
About this plant
Names
Family
Ranunculaceae
Synonyms
baneberry 'Prichard's Giant'
Common names
Cimicifuga simplex var. simplex 'Prichard's Giant', Cimicifuga simplex var. ramosa
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten, and may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Spread
1-1.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H7
Light
Partial Shade
Pruning
No pruning required
Soil
Loam, SoilClay
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Low Maintenance Architectural Cottage & Informal Garden Wildlife Gardens
Propogation
Propagate by division in early spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free