Actaea simplex ‘Brunette’

Actaea 'Brunette' great perennial with four foot spires of fragrant flowers above lush, ferny burgundy foliage. Great for sun to part shade.

The dark purple, almost black textured foliage makes ‘Brunette’ an unbeatable accent plant. Try planting it near anything chartreuse or pale green for real punch. The fluffy white spires of fragrant flowers appear in late summer. Though tolerant of a full range of light conditions, Actaea (formerly Cimicifuga) are a great way to add fragrance to the shadier garden. Combine with variegated or golden foliage. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

Common Name:  Bugbane

Family:  Ranunculaceae (The Buttercup Family)

Zone Hardiness:  3-9

Light:  Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade

Height:  2-4'

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Foliage Colour:  Burgundy/Red/Purple

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Summer

Soil Moisture:  Moist, Average

Stem Colour:  Black/Burgundy

Fragrance:  Yes

Berries:  

Benefits:  Bees

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Mountain meadows and alpine regions. Forest margins, scrub, grassy slopes and open lands at elevations of 300-3200m.

Award:  GPP AGM

Geographical Origin: