Actaea cordifolia was discovered in the early 1800s in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina. It is a superb hard-to-find American native distinctive for its handsome maple-leaf-like appearance. Strong emerald-hued stems bear fragrant creamy white bottlebrush spikes that tower above a leafy clump. It produces beautiful late season blooms that pollinators love. It is deer resistance and easy care.
- Height: 1-1.5 m (39-59 in)
- Spread: .75- 1 m (30-39 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-9
- Sun or Shade: partial shade
- Bloom Time: late summer
- Leaf Colour: green
- Bloom Colour: white
- Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits
- Nature Attraction: all pollinators
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Plant in cool, moist, moderately fertile soil with added organic matter. Water regularly and deeply in dry weather. All parts of this plant are poisonous and should not be ingested.
Bloomfest Garden Art Show
Mark your calendar for July 20-28. We will be open every day during that time. Our Bloomfest Garden Show is happening and our daylily field will be in full bloom. This year we will be displaying the work of 23 artists throughout the gardens and daylily field. It is easy to visualize how a piece of art might look in your own garden when you see it in displayed in a garden here.
Suzanne and Bruce and the Whitehouse Team
July Art Show
Coming Soon Details on our exciting Garden Art Show
The purpose of our Garden Art Show is to merge the beauty of art with the tranquility and aesthetics of a garden, creating a unique and immersive experience for visitors.
You don't want to miss these pieces that harmonize with the surroundings and evoke a sense of connection to nature.
Check Back in May for dates and times.
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