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Cimicifuga ramosa Brunette

Purple-leaf Bugbane (Black Bugbane)

Intensely coloured, purple leaves hold fragrant, pale pink to white flowers.

  • »  AKA Actaea ramosa 'Brunette' or Actaea simplex 'Brunette'
  • »  Pale pink to white panicles
  • »  Deeply cut, dark purplish-brown leaves, rise to 80 cm
  • »  Excellent in mass, also used as a specimen
  • »  Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall
  • »  Flower Height: 150 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 80 cm
  • »  Flower Size: 30 cm

1gal
$35.88
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Fragrant
Flowering Time
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Bronze
• Purple
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Cimicifuga ramosa 'Brunette'

The odour emitted by the foliage and flower has insect repellant properties.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cimicifuga ramosa 'Brunette'

Grows best in a moist, rich, humus soil in a woodland setting. Consistent moisture is required to prevent leaf scorching. They may take several years to reach mature size and once established do not like to be disturbed. The foliage develops best a sunny location with adequate moisture.