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Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee'

Black Bugbane

Long, creamy-white flower spikes appear above deeply cut purplish-black foliage.  The foliage color can be more intense with the more sun it is given as long as it has adequate water.  Provides a nice color contrast for the shady border.

  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3-9
  • Tall:6 Feet
  • Wide:2 Feet
Attributes
• Attractive Foliage
• Cut Flower
• Fragrant
• Upright
Flower Color
• White
Foliage Color
• Black
• Purple
Best Usage
• Border or Bed
• Container
• Specimen
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist
• Good Drainage
Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Deer Resistant
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
• Fall
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Growth Rate
• Medium
Asexual propagation prohibited?
• No
Additional Information about Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee'

Long, creamy-white highly fragrant, flower spikes appear above deeply cut purplish-black foliage.  The foliage color can be more intense with the more sun it is given as long as it has adequate water.  Provides a nice color contrast for the shady border.