Cimicifuga ramosa 'Hillside Black Beauty' - Purple-leaf Bugbane

Purple-leaf Bugbane

Cimicifuga ramosa 'Hillside Black Beauty'

Also called Black Bugbane

  • AKA Actaea ramosa 'Hillside Black Beauty' or Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty'
  • Abundant panicles of white florets
  • Flowers appear midsummer to mid-fall
  • Dark purple to black, lacy leaves; one of the darkest foliage in the cimicifuga family
  • Excellent in mass, also used as a specimen
  • Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall
  • Flower Height: 175 cm
  • Foliage Height: 90 cm
  • Flower Size: 30 cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
150-175 cm

SPREAD:
60-80 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows best in a moist, rich, humus soil in a woodland setting. Consistent moisture is required to prevent leaf scorching. They may take several years to reach mature size and once established do not like to be disturbed.

Additional Notes about Purple-leaf Bugbane:


The odour emitted by the foliage and flower has insect repellant properties.

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