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Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty'

Family Ranunculaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty' (bugbane) bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during early autumn to mid-autumn. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has foliage that is showy, glossy and fine textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.