Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty' - Hillside Black Beauty Bugbane
Hillside Black Beauty Bugbane is a tall striking perennial plant that is known for its near black foliage that does not fade in summer heat. The new growth emerges green but quickly deepens. Its tall, fragrant pure white flower spikes provide striking contrast against the foliage in late summer and fall. It prefers part shade to full shade and thrives best in moist, well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
East Asia |
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Height: |
4' - 7' |
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Spread: |
3' - 4’ |
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Spacing: |
3.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun, Full Shade |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious pest or disease issues but watch for rust and leaf spot. Leaf margins may scorch if soils not kept consistently moist.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Joe-Pye Weed, Fern, Leopard Plant
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.