Bugbane - Botanical Name, Actaea: Its common name of Bugbane comes from both, its attribute of being virtually pest-free, as well as useful as a bug-repellent. It is also known as 'Black Cohosh' or 'Purple-leaved Bugbane' or 'Black Negligee Bugbane'.
It is an herbaceous perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.
Black Negligee Bugbane features bold spikes of fragrant white flowers with shell pink overtones rising above the foliage from late summer into fall. This is a relatively low-maintenance plant and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter.
Black Bugbane is a unique beauty that boasts dark, coppery-purple foliage and spikes of fluffy, bottlebrush-shaped white flowers in mid-late summer. Thrives in the shade, part-shade, and woodland settings with moist soils and is ignored by deer. Its showy flowers and interesting color are great paired with more traditional shade plants like hostas and ferns.
Black Negligee Bugbane is a fine choice for every shade garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in large outdoor pots and containers. It can be propagated by division.
Mature, it will be 2-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide
Hardy Zone 3 - 9
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