Black Negligee Snakeroot
Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee'
Pronunciation: ak-TEE-uh SIM-plecks
SKU #03951
| Description | Deeply cut, serrated foliage emerges emerald green, then matures to a brilliant dark purple. Long, slender, pink-tinted, creamy white, fragrant flower spikes tower above the foliage in the fall. A standout in the shaded border, woodland or cottage garden. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Fall |
| Mature Size | Foliage reaches 2 ft. tall and wide; flower spikes reach 5 to 6 ft. tall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care | Provide organically rich, moisture retentive soil, situated in a sheltered location away from harsh sun exposure or drying winds. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
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| Lore | Dry seed capsules contain toxic berries. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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