About
Actaea cordifolia is a species in the genus Actaea, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. It is notable for its summer flowering, producing blooms between July and September. Gardeners use that predictable flowering window when planning seasonal combinations. When purchasing, always check nursery labels to ensure correct botanical identification.
About the genus
Actaea, commonly called baneberry, bugbane and cohosh, is a genus of flowering plants of the family Ranunculaceae, native to subtropical, temperate and subarctic regions of Europe, Asia and North America.
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In the garden
A member of the Ranunculaceae family, Actaea cordifolia is defined by its place in the genus Actaea and by the timing of its flowers. Pay attention to plant labels and provenance when sourcing specimens so that the botanical name matches what is offered; accurate labelling is particularly helpful when you are planning for a specific season of interest. Plan locations with the plant's flowering season in mind: place specimens where their July to September display will be visible from paths or seating areas, and consider companions that flower before and after to extend visual continuity through the summer. When recording performance, note the exact weeks of bloom each year to refine placement and combinations. Expect reliable flowers during July to September and use that timing to schedule any necessary observation or garden photography.
More in the Actaea genus
- Actaea 'Brunette'
- Actaea 'White Pearl'
- Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike'baneberry 'Pink Spike'
- Actaea cimicifugafoetid bugbane