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Cimicifuga ramosa Hillside Black Beauty

Purple-leaf Bugbane (Black Bugbane): Patent PP9988, COPF

The abundant flower spikes are small and held straight upward over lace-like foliage. Leaves emerge dark purple to black and keep their colour throughout the summer. A dramatic plant for the perennial border.

  • »  AKA Actaea ramosa 'Hillside Black Beauty' or Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty'
  • »  Abundant panicles of white florets
  • »  Flowers appear midsummer to mid-fall
  • »  Dark purple to black, lacy leaves; one of the darkest foliage in the cimicifuga family
  • »  Excellent in mass, also used as a specimen
  • »  Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall
  • »  Flower Height: 175 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 90 cm
  • »  Flower Size: 30 cm

1gal
$35.88
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:150-175 cm
  • Spread:60-80 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Fragrant
Flowering Time
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Black
• Purple
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Cimicifuga ramosa 'Hillside Black Beauty'

The odour emitted by the foliage and flower has insect repellant properties.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cimicifuga ramosa 'Hillside Black Beauty'

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.