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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
5-8

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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.
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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Bloom TimeSpring, followed by berries in late summer.
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Accent
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hosta (Hosta); Painted Fern (Athyrium); Lungwort (Pulmonaria);
Care InstructionsProvide 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
Bloom TimeSpring, followed by berries in late summer.
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Accent
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hosta (Hosta); Painted Fern (Athyrium); Lungwort (Pulmonaria);
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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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