Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Actaea

Species:

Actaea arizonica

USDA Symbol:

ACAR18

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

90 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, forested areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–120 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds exhibit double dormancy in some populations and may require extended cold stratification. Germination can be erratic and prolonged.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI