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Actaea simplex

'Brunette'


Brunette Bugbane, Brunette Baneberry, Brunette Snakeroot




Origin:  Atropurpurea group.
Family
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Actaea
Species
simplex
Cultivar
'Brunette'
Category
Perennials
Synonyms
Actaea simplex 'Atropurpurea', Cimicifuga ramosa 'Brunette'.
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2 and above
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Height
91 - 122 cm
Spread
61 - 91 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AugustSeptember
General Description
'Brunette' is a bugbane cultivar recognized by it's purple to bronze tinted foliage and creamy white, strongly fragrant flowers blooming in late summer to early fall. The common name 'bugbane' refers to the plant's odoriferous insect repellant properties.
Cultivation
Grows easily in average, moderately moist soils but prefers humusy, organically rich, moisture-retentive soils. If soil is allowed to dry out foliage tends to scorch and depreciate in general. Grows best in a sheltered location protected from strong winds. Part to full shade. This plant is also slow to establish itself.
Growth
Fast
Pests
No serious pest or disease problems. Occasional rust and leaf spot problems and leaf margins may scorch if soil dries out.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Flower Description
White, showy and fragrant.
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