Overview
Actaea pachypoda 'Silver Leaf' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Actaea, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.8 m tall. Actaea pachypoda 'Silver Leaf' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds. It is native to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.
About
Actaea pachypoda, the white baneberry or doll's-eyes, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Actaea, of the family Ranunculaceae.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Actaea
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Actaea pachypoda 'Silver Leaf' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.8 m
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Actaea pachypoda 'Silver Leaf'
- Propagation
- Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn, Division in early spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Actaea pachypoda 'Silver Leaf'?
Actaea pachypoda 'Silver Leaf' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Actaea pachypoda 'Silver Leaf' need?
Actaea pachypoda 'Silver Leaf' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Actaea pachypoda 'Silver Leaf' grow?
Actaea pachypoda 'Silver Leaf' reaches a height of 0.8 m.
Is Actaea pachypoda 'Silver Leaf' hardy in the UK?
Actaea pachypoda 'Silver Leaf' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Actaea pachypoda 'Silver Leaf'?
Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn, Division in early spring.
More in the Actaea genus
- Actaea 'Brunette'
- Actaea 'White Pearl'
- Actaea japonica 'Silver Dance'Japanese bugbane 'Silver Dance'
- Actaea pachypodawhite baneberry
- Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike'baneberry 'Pink Spike'
- Actaea cimicifugafoetid bugbane
- Actaea cordifolia
- Actaea dahurica tall