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ACTAEA simplex 'Brunette'
Commonly known as Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot
Very dark black purple leaves and spikes of scented white flowers
Further Reading....
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White
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Height1m-1.2m (3-4ft)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Partial shade
ACTAEA simplex 'Brunette'
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Good to knowWildlife plant - bottlebrush-like flowers are attractive to butterflies.Pests & DiseasesNone.Place of originRussia, western China, Mongolia, Korea, Japan.
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Flower ShapeRacemesCompact racemes to 20cm (8in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Black
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten
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WildlifeButterfly friendly
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1m-1.2m (3-4ft)
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