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    Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Carbonella'

    Also Known As

    • Actaea simplex 'Carbonella'
    • Cimicifuga simplex 'Carbonella'
    • Carbonella Bugbane

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Carbonella' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Carbonella'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: ranunculaceae
    Foliage: deciduous black and burgundy
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall
    Uses: bottlebrush flowers, cutting garden, fragrant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Carbonella'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This shorter cultivar of the popular bugbane has the same rich burgundy-black foliage, pink-tinged buds opening to white flowers, sweet fragrance and late summer bloom period of the larger cultivars but will only reach about four feet. Though tolerant of a full range of light conditions, Actaea (formerly Cimicifuga) are a great way to add fragrance to the shadier garden. Combine with variegated or golden foliage.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    White, fragrant, bottle brush flower spikes rise from a clump of deep purple cut foliage late summer to early autumn. Rich, moist, well-drained soil is most appreciated. 36"Tall. Deer-resistant; pollinated by butterflies.Minimum temperature: -20°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Carbonella' plant

    How to Grow Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Carbonella'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy
      • black

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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