Cimicifuga/Actaea simplex 'Brunette'
Bugbane or Snakeroot
Photo courtesy of Growing Colors
- Fragrant pink-white flowers
- Dark purple, Astilbe-like leaves
- Long upright, bottle brush flowers Aug-Oct.
Border or Bed
Fragrant
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Shade
Partial Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers consistently moist, rich soil but will grow in average conditions. Grows best in full to partial shade and foliage looks nicest with consistent moisture. Place in locations sheltered from strong wind. Plants are slow to establish. Plants can be divided in late fall or early spring.
Height: 36-48 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Spacing: 24-36 in
Price Level 1: $29.99~#1
Bloom Color: Pink, White
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Edging
- Border or Bed
- Mass Planting
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Cimicifuga /Actaea
Common Name: Bugbane
Upright perennial with deeply cut, tripinnate green or burgundy-purple foliage. Fluffy spires of creamy-white to pink flowers appear in late summer to early fall. Grown for its height and late summer blooms these plants are great for shady borders, woodland gardens and naturalized areas. Cimicifuga racemosa is native.