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Exposurepartial sun
Waterhigh
Typeperennial
Distribution
Actaea simplex Atropurpurea
Bugbane 'Atropurpurea'
Flower Color
Description
Upright plants with brown-purple stems and foliage, and dense spikes of small, fragrant, white flowers in early autumn, often tinted purple in bud. There are a number of named cultivar within this group, chosen for their very dark leaves. Leaf and stem of un-named forms can vary; for best results choose plants in leaf
Mature Height
2.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.7 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoam
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedPoorly-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-9
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantGenerally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VS1210J | €7.37 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.