Black Negligee Snakeroot
Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee'
SKU
03951
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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Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ak-TEE-uh SIM-plecks |
|---|---|
| Lore | Dry seed capsules contain toxic berries. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Foliage reaches 2 ft. tall and wide; flower spikes reach 5 to 6 ft. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fruit Poisonous, Naturalizes Well, Shade Loving |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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