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Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee'

Family Ranunculaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft)
Spread 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Light light shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee' (autumn bugbane) bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during late summer to mid fall. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has dark green foliage that is showy, matte and fine textured. The stems are dark grey. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, foundation, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee' (autumn bugbane) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.