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A clump-forming rhizomatous herbaceous perennial growing to 1.2 metres tall by 0.6 metres wide. In summer it produces erect or arching stems with short terminal racemes of fragrant white blooms. The plant has trifoliate and pinnate basal leaves and is valued for its summer colour in gardens.
Thrives in the same partial sun, moderate water conditions as baneberry
Water: Medium · Height: 120 cm · Soil: Grows best in medium-moisture soils; important not to let plants dry out in hot, sunny situations
