While all Cimicifuga are woodland plants by nature, they want some sun to do well, even in my hot, USDA zone 7 garden. I think dappled sun the best. If my 'White Pearl's come back next spring, I'm going to move them again and give them more light. I hope they do, as I've had them for twelve years or so and would hate to lose them.
For more on Cimicifuga:
- Dr. Leonard Perry has cultural information and descriptions of some of the species as well as a list of cultivars.
- The Botanical Electronic News site has some comments on the ecology and distribution of Cimicifuga elata, a species native to Washington and Oregon. You need to scroll down on the page to read the comments.
I have one more 'Harbinger of Fall' on my list and I'll tell you about it next time. See ya' later.
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