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    • Photo of Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike' flower by Leonora (Ellie) Enking

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    Buy Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike'

    Also Known As

    • Actaea 'Pink Spire'
    • Actaea [Pink Stripe]
    • Cimicifuga cordifolia
    • Cimicifuga simplex 'Pink Spike'
    • Snakeroot

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4"-5'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike' plant details

    Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with black, chocolate and purple foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: ranunculaceae
    Foliage: deciduous black, chocolate and purple
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 IN - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, bottlebrush flowers, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike'

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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Actaea (Cimicifuga) ‘Pink Spike’ has the gorgeous deep burgundy leaves that you’ve come to expect from the Atropurpurea cultivars of bugbane but with a subtle twist on the flowers. The buds are a beautiful raspberry pink opening to pale pink, fragrant flowers that lighten towards white. In our experience we have not seen flowers as dark as our photo. The pink colour is more subtle. However, the foliage offers a warm purple tone that we find a nice departure from the cool purple blacks of 'Hillside Black Beauty' and 'Brunette'. Evenly moist soil from sun to part shade. Pollinator attractor. The spikes provide seeds popular with songbirds in fall and winter. Deer resistant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Has dark purple foliage to 18”. Out of the foliage appears tall (4”) spikes. The difference is most of the other actea varieties have white flowers and A. 'Pink Spike' is soft pink.

    By: Gossler Farms

    From fantastic burgundy-bronze lacy leaves ascend elegant spires of late summer fragrant pale pink blooms. This is one of the best contrast perennials to bring out the light greens in the garden. Deer-resistant; pollinated by butterflies. 2 - 4' T Minimum temperature: -40°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Midnight dark, lean lofty stems culminate in honey-scented, long pale pink spires stretching skyward above a refined, Ariel-like mass of sumptuous, chocolaty purple serrated foliage. This splendid garden aristocrat casts a decidedly feminine aspect on Geranium maculatum 'Espresso's coffee-colored leaves.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    Gardening facts about Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike' plant

    How to Grow Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple
      • chocolate
      • black

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • 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 simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Black Negligee'

    aka Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee', Cimicifuga simplex 'Black Negligee', Black Negligee Bugbane, Black Negligee Snakeroot

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-5'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Black Negligee' flower by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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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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