Actaea s. 'Hillside Black Beauty'- 1 gal

Formerly named Cimicifuga <em>simplex</em>, and also known as bugbane (the flowers' fragrance is apparently objectionable to some insects), the deep purple, lacy foliage of 'Hillside Black Beauty' is striking by any name. Though it may take a few years to reach its mature size, bugbane can grow to four or five feet tall and just about as wide. Tall fragrant white flower spikes can add another foot or two to the overall height in late summer. Though 'Hillside Black Beauty' is typically a shade garden specimen, it can easily handle morning sun, or all day filtered sun.  

Common Name: Bugbane, formerly Cimicifuga simplex

Plant Type:

Mature Size: 4 - 5 feet tall, 4 - 6 feet wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: -30 ° F°

Light: Morning sun, afternoon shade, or all-day filtered sun

Foliage Color:

Bloom Color: White

Bloom Time: Late summer into fall

Structure: Upright mound

Characteristics: Perennial, deer- and rabbit-resistant, attract butterflies and hummingbirds, fragrant flowers

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.