AVAILABLE SPRING 2026

Actaea simplex ‘White Pearl’ is the classic, refined member of the group—bright, graceful, and luminous in shade. It’s less about dark drama and more about light and movement, especially late in the season.

• Foliage: Fresh green, finely divided leaves that form a tidy, bushy clump. Clean and elegant rather than bold.

• Flowers: Long, slender pearl-white bottlebrush spikes that rise well above the foliage in late summer to early fall. Lightly fragrant and very eye-catching in low light.

• Size: About 4–5 feet tall in bloom, 2–3 feet wide.

Where it shines

• Perfect for shady borders and woodland gardens where you want brightness without using variegated plants.

• Especially beautiful planted where the white flowers catch evening or dappled light.

• Works well as a back-of-the-border anchor or as a repeating vertical element.

Growing conditions

• Light: Part shade to full shade. Some morning light encourages stronger flowering.

• Soil: Rich, humusy, consistently moist but well-drained soil.

• Water: Regular watering; drought stress shows quickly.

• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–8.

Why gardeners love it

• Strong late-season bloom when many shade plants are finished.

• Pollinator-friendly, especially for bees.

• Generally deer- and rabbit-resistant.

• Long-lived and dependable once established.

Compared to other Actaea cultivars

• ‘White Pearl’: bright white flowers, classic green foliage, airy and elegant.

• ‘Pink Spike’: similar form but with true pink blooms.

• ‘Brunette’ / ‘Chocoholic’: darker foliage, more dramatic even before flowering.