Actaea simplex ‘Brunette’
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Actaea

Black Snakeroot

A botanical ‘Renaissance Man’, Actaea is at home in an informal garden, a refined border or in an arrangement for opening night at the Met. Their sweet fragrance floats through the air as they illuminate their surroundings. Actaea is happiest in moist, humus-enriched soil and bright shade; otherwise it’s carefree and low maintenance.

This genus was formerly known as “Cimicifuga”

Actaea simplex ‘Brunette’   

Noted around town for her purple-black leaves and stems, this ‘Brunette’ is sure to turn some heads with the gentle way of her graceful, ferny foliage. At the back of the border, amidst the chaos of more summery greens, this dark lady’s shadow lingers long before offering up arching racemes of fragrant, slightly blushed white flowers. One of the most sought-after cultivars, ‘Brunette’ is another incredibly lovely dark foliage selection of Actaea (Cimicifuga) simplex seedlings.

Blooms August–September.

Size: 5'–6' high x 2'–3' wide; hardy to zone 4.

AVAILABLE JULY 2013

Actaea simplex ‘Brunette’ (P-0811)
Each $12.50
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Other selections in this genus

• Actaea racemosa
• Actaea simplex ‘Atropurpurea’
• Actaea simplex ‘Pink Spike’
• Actaea simplex var. matsumurae ‘White Pearl’