Cimicifuga x 'Chocoholic' - Purple-leaf Bugbane - Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Purple-leaf Bugbane

Cimicifuga x 'Chocoholic'

Also called Black Bugbane

  • Long panicles of pink florets mature to white
  • Dark bronze-purple foliage with compound, ternate, sharp-toothed leaves
  • Excellent in mass, but also as a specimen
  • Bloom Time: Late summer to mid-fall
  • Flower Height: 125 cm
  • Foliage Height: 90 cm

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
90-125 cm

SPREAD:
60-70 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.