Cimicifuga ramosa 'Black Negligee' - Purple-leaf Bugbane - Photo courtesy of Terra Nova® Nurseries, Inc.

Purple-leaf Bugbane

Cimicifuga ramosa 'Black Negligee'

Also called black Bugbane

  • AKA Actaea ramosa 'Black Negligee'
  • Fragrant, purple-tinted, white panicles of florets, project upwards to about 125 cm
  • Deeply cut, dark purplish-black leaves; one of the darkest foliage in the genus
  • Excellent in mass, also used as a specimen
  • Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall
  • Flower Height: 125 cm
  • Foliage Height: 80 cm

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
80-125 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows best in a moist, rich, humus soil in a woodland setting. Consistent moisture is required to prevent leaf scorching. They may take several years to reach mature size and once established do not like to be disturbed.

Additional Notes about Purple-leaf Bugbane:


The odour emitted by the foliage and flower has insect repellant properties.

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