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Actaea (formerly Cimicifuga) simplex 'Brunette'
Bugbane Atropurpurea (Purple)
Plant Type: Perennial
A large shade-loving bronzy-leaved perennial with soft spire-like flowers in late summer. Although flowers are compact, about 1.5", they are plentiful and are strongly fragrant. Prefers moist humusy soil. Attracts bees and butterflies. Foliage is attractive all season and the late season flowers light up the woodland garden.
| Size | Future Qty | Future Date |
|---|
Mature Height:
3-4 ft
Mature Spread:
2-3 ft
Zone:
4
Bloom Color:
White
Actaea (formerly Cimicifuga) simplex 'Brunette' Characteristics & Attributes:
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Butterflies
Summer Bloomer
Great Foliage
Mass Planting
Fragrant
Partial Sun
Full Shade
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Attributes
| • | Groupings |
| • | Moist Areas |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Slow Growing |
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Woodland Edge |
| • | Woodland Garden |
| • | Late Summer Bloomer |
| • | Fragrant Foliage |
Foliage Color
| • | Purple |
| • | Bronze |
Habit
| • | Clump-forming |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture
| • | Keep Well-Watered |