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Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty' (Atropurpurea Group)

Family Ranunculaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty' (Atropurpurea Group) (autumn bugbane) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during early autumn to late fall. This herbaceous perennial has greyish violet foliage that is showy, matte and medium textured. 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, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty' (Atropurpurea Group) has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty' (Atropurpurea Group) (autumn bugbane) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.