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Cimicifuga ramosa Hillside Black Beauty
Purple-leaf Bugbane (Black Bugbane): Patent PP9988, COPF
The abundant flower spikes are small and held straight upward over lace-like foliage. Leaves emerge dark purple to black and keep their colour throughout the summer. A dramatic plant for the perennial border.
- » AKA Actaea ramosa 'Hillside Black Beauty' or Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty'
- » Abundant panicles of white florets
- » Flowers appear midsummer to mid-fall
- » Dark purple to black, lacy leaves; one of the darkest foliage in the cimicifuga family
- » Excellent in mass, also used as a specimen
- » Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall
- » Flower Height: 175 cm
- » Foliage Height: 90 cm
- » Flower Size: 30 cm
1gal
$35.88
- Category:Perennials
- Hardiness Zone:3
- Height:150-175 cm
- Spread:60-80 cm
- Bloom Color: White
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Flowering Time
| • | Lt. Sum-Fall |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Cimicifuga ramosa 'Hillside Black Beauty'
The odour emitted by the foliage and flower has insect repellant properties.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cimicifuga ramosa 'Hillside Black Beauty'
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.
