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Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Black Negligee'
baneberry
Attractively divided near-black foliage forms a soft clump, above which bottlebrush-like flowerspikes are jettisoned in late summer and...
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Plant description
Attractively divided near-black foliage forms a soft clump, above which bottlebrush-like flowerspikes are jettisoned in late summer and early autumn. A showy shade-loving plant that will help extend the interest well into autumn, this baneberry lends itself well to more naturalised planting schemes where it will help attract bees and other pollinating insects.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) Black Negligee:
Support the foliage using ring stakes well before the flowers appear. Lift and divide congested colonies in late autumn or early spring.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Humans: Harmful if eaten
