Bloom Color
Height
Soil Type
Other Attributes
PURPLE LEAFED BUGBANE
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. Light to moderate shade; organically rich, moist soil. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies. Mixed borders, woodlands. Zone 3.