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Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee'

Black Bugbane

Deeply cut purplish-black foliage on dark stems add a bold accent to the border.  More sun results in better color. In late summer, numerous creamy white, fragrant, bottlebrush-like flowers rise above the foliage. Stunning!


  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3-9
  • Tall:6 Feet
  • Wide:1-2 Feet

Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Black
Purple
Best Usage
Border or Bed
Container
Specimen
Soil Moisture Preference
Moist
Good Drainage
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Fall
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Additional Information about Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee'

Deeply cut purplish-black foliage on dark stems add a bold accent to the border.  More sun results in better color. In late summer, numerous creamy white, fragrant, bottlebrush-like flowers rise above the foliage. Stunning!

Prefers a moist location.