Perennials, Herbaceous
Actaea (Cimicifuga) ramosa 'Atropurpurea'

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Bugbane, Purple-leaf

Fragrant white flowers tinged with pink, September–October. Compound, ternate, sharply toothed, deep purple leaves that turn greenish in full sun. Very showy. Prefers moist, acidic soil. Rarely severely damaged by deer. Spacing: 2-3 ft.

Height
5-7 Feet
Hardiness Zone
3
Bloom Color
White
Appropriate Setting
Moist Conditions
Woodland Garden
Border or Bed
Attributes
Fragrant
Flowering Season
Fall
Foliage Color
Blackish
Moisture Tolerance
Wet Soils
Special Feature
Flowering
Sun Exposure
Part Shade
Shade
Actaea (Cimicifuga) ramosa (Bugbane, Purple-leaf)
Courtesy Missouri Botanical Garden PlantFinder www.mobot.org