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    Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton'

    Also Known As

    • Actaea simplex 'James Compton'
    • Cimicifuga ramosa 'James Compton'
    • Cimicifuga simplex 'James Compton'
    • James Compton Black Cohosh
    • James Compton Black Snakeroot
    • James Compton Branched Bugbane
    • James Compton Bugbane
    • James Compton Snakeroot

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-5'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: ranunculaceae
    Foliage: deciduous black
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: bottlebrush flowers, fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    There aren’t many fragrant flowers for the shade it seems. Thank goodness for the bugbanes then! ‘James Compton’ is a compact, burgundy-leaved bugbane with numerous small, creamy white (sometimes pink tinged), fragrant flowers in late summer to early fall

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Yet another dark one, supposedly more compact growing than the others but I see little difference. To tell the truth culture and placement in the garden seems to have more to do with it than genetics, all the dark ones are spectacular with a fragrance that is simply incredible. Big drifts are quite a sight in late summer. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Young green leaves deepen to a dark purple-black. Late summer brings wands of fragrant pink-tinged white flowers that smell like vanilla. 'James Compton' thrives in moist soil and is deer-resistant. Best in part shade but some sun will deepen color of leaves. Easily grown in average, medium moisture-retaining soils in part to full shade. Prefers humusy, organically rich, moisture-retentive soils. Foliage tends to scorch if soils are allowed to dry out. Best sited in locations sheltered from strong winds. This is a slow-to-establish plant.

    By: Deer Country Gardens

    Gardening facts about Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton' plant

    How to Grow Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • black

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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