Actaea brachycarpa
Actaea brachycarpa
- Native to:
- China
GBIF: D. E. Boufford, M. J. Donoghue & R. H. Ree
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus:
- Actaea
- Species:
- Actaea brachycarpa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- 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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–180 days
- Notes:
- Seeds exhibit double dormancy and may require two seasons of cold stratification for optimal germination. Fresh seed germinates better than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Seedlings must be grown at less than 20° and can overwinter at -20°, prick out while small, seed is viable for at least 6m