<-- Go Back

Cimicifuga ramosa

'Brunette'

PURPLE LEAFED BUGBANE

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

July, August, September

Exposure

Full Sun, Part Shade

Height

Soil Type

Moist Tolerant, Wet Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Juglone Tolerant, Pollinator Attracting

Cimicifuga ramosa ‘Brunette’

Syn. Actaea simplex. Dark purple to near black foliage and stems. Long wands of creamy white, fragrant flowers. July – September. Forms large clumps 4 – 5′ tall. Sturdy stems seldom need staking. Light to moderate shade; organically rich, moist soil. Excellent among shrubs. Shady borders, woodlands. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zone 3.

<-- Go Back