Actaea Species, Bugbane, Fairy Candles, Xing An Sheng Ma

Very easy to grow in most conditions I have found it popping up in unusual places in my yard and it seems to thrive even in some sun and dry soil.

Easily grown in average, medium wet soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers humusy, moisture-retentive soils. Foliage tends to scorch ...Read Moreand otherwise depreciate if soils are allowed to dry out. Best sited in a location sheltered from strong winds. This is a slow-to-establish, rhizomatous plant which, if left undisturbed in optimum growing conditions, can slowly naturalize to form an impressive colony.

Cimicifuga dahurica, aka Fairy Candles is a hardy perennial with white flowers late in summer. The fragrant flowers repel insects...Read More. Does not like dry conditions - best in moist soil in a shady setting.