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    • Photo of Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Black Negligee' flower by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

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    Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Black Negligee'

    Also Known As

    • Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee'
    • Cimicifuga simplex 'Black Negligee'
    • Black Negligee Bugbane
    • Black Negligee Snakeroot

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-5'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Black Negligee' plant details

    Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Black Negligee' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with black and purple foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Black Negligee'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: ranunculaceae
    Foliage: deciduous black and purple
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, bottlebrush flowers, cutting garden, fragrant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Black Negligee'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Actaea (syn. Cimicifuga) 'Black Negligee' has lacy black foliage held on lovely dark stems from which rise beautiful undulated spikes of purple-tinted, white flowers held two feet above the leaves. The flowers carry an exotic perfume of grape and jasmine in August and September. Give it lots of water with full sun to bring out the darkest foliage. Quite flexible for light conditions, bugbane is one of the few intensely fragrant perennials for the shade garden.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Lovely lacy black foliage decking dark 2' stems perfectly complements beautiful purple-tinted fragrant white flowers for an eye catching accent or contrast. PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Sweetly-scented, long white candle-like spires in summer bloom on tall 5 foot stems. The lacy foliage, spreading to 2 feet, is a rich, dark, purple-black, a fantastic contrast plant both in terms of color and texture. Deer-resistant; pollinated by butterflies.Minimum temperature: -30°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    The Black Negligee Snakeroot is a hardy perrenial has new growth that is emerald green turning dark purple as it matures. The creamy white bloom is striking against its foliage. Growth Rate medium

    By: Garden World

    Lacy black foliage just cloaks the lovely dark stems. Beautiful purple-tinted, white flowers project 2' upward and carry an exotic perfume of grape and jasmine. Give it lots of water with full sun in most states for the darkest foliage.

    By: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

    Gardening facts about Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Black Negligee' plant

    How to Grow Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Black Negligee'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Brunette'

    aka Actaea simplex 'Brunette', Cimicifuga simplex 'Brunette', Brunette Bugbane, Brunette Snakeroot

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Brunette' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Hillside Black Beauty'

    aka Actaea racemosa 'Hillside Black Beauty', Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty', Cimicifuga simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty', Black Bugbane, Hillside Black Beauty Bugbane

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-7'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Hillside Black Beauty' flower, foliage, form by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Actaea 'Chocoholic' PP24821

    aka Actaea 'Chocolate', Actaea ramosa 'Chocoholic', Cimicifuga 'Chocolate', Cimicifuga ramosa 'Chocoholic', Chocoholic Black Snakeroot, Chocoholic Bugbane

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Actaea 'Chocoholic' PP24821 foliage by Danger Garden
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    Actaea pachypoda

    aka Baneberry, Doll's Eyes, White Doll's Eyes

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Actaea pachypoda flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Actaea cordifolia

    aka Actaea foetida var cordifolia, Actaea racemosa var. cordifolia, Cimicifuga cordifolia, Cimicifuga foetida var cordifolia, Cimicifuga racemosa var. cordifolia, Appalachian Bugbane, Baneberry, Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Kearney's Bugbane

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Actaea cordifolia flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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