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False Bugbane (Trautvetteria caroliniensis)
FlowerPerennialModerate

False Bugbane

Trautvetteria caroliniensis

Family: Ranunculaceae

False Bugbane grows in partial shade and prefers moist, rich soil. Water needs: High.

How to Grow False Bugbane

False Bugbane growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, rich soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for False Bugbane as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 120-180 days.

Plant Overview

False Bugbane (Trautvetteria caroliniensis) is listed in the Ranunculaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-3594
Family
Ranunculaceae
Plant type
Flower
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

False Bugbane is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Moist, rich soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.

Hardiness zones
3-8
Sunlight
Partial shade
Soil
Moist, rich soil
Soil pH
5.0-7.0
Water needs
High

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 120-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
21-60 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
120-180 days
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.