Black Snakeroot, Bugbane

Black Snakeroot, Bugbane

Actaea simplex 'Atropurpurea'

This upright perennial bears fragrant white flowers in fall.

  • White flowers are produced in fall, providing colour through the bloom season.
  • Upright clump, reaching 1.75 m at maturity; divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
  • Best in full sun to partial shade to full shade with moist, average, wet soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist, Average, Wet
Hardiness Zone
3 – 3
Mature Height (meters)
1.25 – 1.75
Mature Spread (meters)
0.6 – 0.8
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Purple
Bloom Time
Fall
Habit
Upright
Deer Resistant
✓
Rabbit Resistant
✓
Pollinator Friendly
✓
Fragrant
✓
Landscape Uses
Border, Accent, Mass planting
Growing & Maintenance Tips
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.
Notes
The odour emitted by the foliage and flower has insect repellant properties. The botanical name for Black Snakeroot, Bugbane has been updated from Cimicifuga ramosa 'Atropurpurea' to Actaea simplex 'Atropurpurea'.

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