tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post5288382094696950925..comments2024-03-28T17:42:54.646-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: Plant of the month:Cimicifuga (Actaea racemosa)Beth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-20798721713214039092011-07-26T19:59:19.007-05:002011-07-26T19:59:19.007-05:00@Ethan: I can't blame you. They are rather sti...@Ethan: I can't blame you. They are rather stinky--especially in full bloom. And if they carried pesky beetles, I'd probably pull them out, too. I need to thin mine out because they're starting to take over in a couple of spots. But I like having at least one tall Bugbane at the back of the perennial bed.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-15142204810275181962011-07-23T23:54:03.978-05:002011-07-23T23:54:03.978-05:00My previously spectacular Actaea racemosa in South...My previously spectacular Actaea racemosa in Southeastern PA is being skeletonized as I write by a swarm of Margined Blister Beetles. It has all the drama of a train wreck, intensified by the capacity of the pests to make skin ooze. It's exciting, but it means the end of my relationship with Bugbanes -- they look ratty as often as not, I think, and they really do stink. Now that it turns out that they're pest-ridden, too, I'm calling it quits!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-16630404371559226292011-07-21T21:00:38.636-05:002011-07-21T21:00:38.636-05:00@Kathleen: My husband didn't notice the scent ...@Kathleen: My husband didn't notice the scent much either, and then he got a good whiff and remarked how unpleasant it was. I think it might be worst when it's in full bloom.<br /><br />@Sue: Isn't it nifty?! I wish I had more sun--it's so much easier to incorporate color into the landscape in a shady yard.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-78861077756869597492011-07-18T21:21:03.263-05:002011-07-18T21:21:03.263-05:00That is a cool plant! I have been planting more n...That is a cool plant! I have been planting more native plants in our front yard, but it's mostly sunny. I have some plants that are supposed to get big, and am excited to see how much they grow next year.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-30547753004458073672011-07-17T17:26:01.493-05:002011-07-17T17:26:01.493-05:00I love this plant but I haven't ever noticed a...I love this plant but I haven't ever noticed a scent??? Mine must not be planted in optimum conditions either because it never gets as tall as yours.Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-43925080146930348692011-07-14T22:27:05.596-05:002011-07-14T22:27:05.596-05:00@Patrick: Yeah, it's an impressive one. It'...@Patrick: Yeah, it's an impressive one. It's starting to spread a little too much, but I can dig up the extras and give them to friends. Thanks for your kind comments!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-81622420588352387002011-07-14T01:35:09.842-05:002011-07-14T01:35:09.842-05:00What a focal point staged in front of the tree bar...What a focal point staged in front of the tree bark. It's a little tall for my space. This is one of the most through posts on one plant I've seen in a long time. Well done.Patrick's Gardenhttp://WWw.patricksgarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-13654900122319557922011-07-13T21:08:57.518-05:002011-07-13T21:08:57.518-05:00@Dee: It's a unique plant. My husband likes th...@Dee: It's a unique plant. My husband likes the scent, but I'm glad it's planted away from the house so I can enjoy it from a distance.<br /><br />@Diane: Thank you! I guess the moist soil is important for this plant. But I envy all the bright sun you have down your way--especially during the winter months!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-60052955814184943382011-07-13T13:46:44.593-05:002011-07-13T13:46:44.593-05:00Stunning plant...and equally stunning photographs....Stunning plant...and equally stunning photographs. I have never seen this plant before. Very lovely. I agree with TS...the "prefers moisture retentive soil" is a deal breaker in my neck of the woods :/ Lovely to see in your garden though :)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293853685174685134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-16495063488018243942011-07-13T12:20:17.219-05:002011-07-13T12:20:17.219-05:00I've never grown it, but it does look so statu...I've never grown it, but it does look so statuesque against the bark of the tree. Maybe I'll plant it someday too.~~DeeDee/reddirtramblingshttp://www.reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-87499678800499247662011-07-12T22:03:14.814-05:002011-07-12T22:03:14.814-05:00Laura: Yes, it does seem to like to hug the Oak tr...Laura: Yes, it does seem to like to hug the Oak trees. Maybe it likes the leaf mulch and the moist, shaded soil.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-48411549677131515672011-07-12T03:11:29.701-05:002011-07-12T03:11:29.701-05:00Love the way it towers against the tree, as though...Love the way it towers against the tree, as though competing! Thanks for featuring - have the shade but wonder if its moist enoughLaura @ Patiopatchhttp://patiopatch.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-45485561109622867602011-07-11T22:14:34.632-05:002011-07-11T22:14:34.632-05:00@Autumn Belle: There are so many mosquitoes here t...@Autumn Belle: There are so many mosquitoes here this time of year, I'm not sure it makes a huge difference. But maybe a little. :)<br /><br />@Hanni: And I wish I had more sun! Trade you a section!<br /><br />@Dona: Yes, I read that on a gardening site. Funny, I can't imagine having Bugbane in the bedroom.<br /><br />@Rose: I'm not sure about the Japanese beetles. How are your efforts against that pest working out?<br /><br />@Masha: Thank you, and you're welcome. I forgot to write that it sends out volunteers which makes the placement a little tricky.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-51037348135543713572011-07-11T18:03:49.896-05:002011-07-11T18:03:49.896-05:00This is a great post! Thank you for all the inform...This is a great post! Thank you for all the information and the beautiful pictures. I have not heard of this plant before...Mashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15996950576326655813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-20410109663179160332011-07-11T17:42:31.541-05:002011-07-11T17:42:31.541-05:00This is such a striking plant. A natural mosquito...This is such a striking plant. A natural mosquito repellent is always welcome in the garden, too. I wonder if it could repel Japanese beetles, too:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-51071372391358611752011-07-11T14:52:25.601-05:002011-07-11T14:52:25.601-05:00Beautiful plant. Did you know the meaning of "...Beautiful plant. Did you know the meaning of "Cimicifuga"? The word comes from Latin and means: "the one that keeps away bedbugs"! :)donahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314843153717881130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-26129179633934816372011-07-11T08:28:39.249-05:002011-07-11T08:28:39.249-05:00Very neat plant! You are making me wish I had some...Very neat plant! You are making me wish I had some shade in my garden. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-70493622824690464522011-07-11T07:06:03.733-05:002011-07-11T07:06:03.733-05:00This is indeed a special plant to have in the gard...This is indeed a special plant to have in the garden. Repellant to mosquitoes - simply music to my ears.Autumn Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818422090556602092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-60327615469364090952011-07-10T21:15:22.696-05:002011-07-10T21:15:22.696-05:00@Lily: Good luck with your Bugbane. One of my dear...@Lily: Good luck with your Bugbane. One of my dear friends who started hers a couple of years ago, is just now seeing blooms. I would like to see pictures when yours blooms.<br /><br />@TS: Yeah, I don't think it would do well in dry soil, although I've never tried it in that type of setting. It's kind of a weird plant, but I like it.<br /><br />@Holley: Yes, it would be a great backdrop to your Roses! Darn, well maybe you can find a spot somewhere?<br /><br />@Mike: Thanks! Sometime I want to try to get a shot with the afternoon sun lighting it from a different angle. One of these days...Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-57987155842495661342011-07-09T19:41:14.575-05:002011-07-09T19:41:14.575-05:00Awesome plant. Love the first photo!Awesome plant. Love the first photo!Mike Whittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11517146402482565807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-66780384923215343362011-07-09T15:31:37.936-05:002011-07-09T15:31:37.936-05:00It certainly looks dramatic! I'm not sure it ...It certainly looks dramatic! I'm not sure it would love my mostly dry soil, though. Which is sad because I think it would look fabulous behind my roses!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-7350468895804315642011-07-09T12:24:56.249-05:002011-07-09T12:24:56.249-05:00That is definitely a cool plant, but the "pre...That is definitely a cool plant, but the "prefers mosisture retentive soil" was a sinker for me. My moist, sunny spots are packed while I'm always scouting for plants for my dry, shady spots. It's definitely a beauty!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-11577658183873106522011-07-09T02:56:30.457-05:002011-07-09T02:56:30.457-05:00That is one very lovely plant. I planted two of t...That is one very lovely plant. I planted two of them last fall and they did not bloom yet. I have enjoyed reading your post and the beautiful images.Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12575780176493299260noreply@blogger.com