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Brunette Snakeroot
Actaea simplex 'Brunette'
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| Description | The purple-black foliage of this large perennial makes a striking addition to a shady garden. Long, slender, white, fragrant flower spikes tower above the foliage in late summer and fall. A standout in the shaded border, woodland, or cottage garden, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late summer into fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Design Ideas | The height, color, and texture of this plant makes it a perfect backdrop for hosta or brunnera in shady gardens. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| Description | The purple-black foliage of this large perennial makes a striking addition to a shady garden. Long, slender, white, fragrant flower spikes tower above the foliage in late summer and fall. A standout in the shaded border, woodland, or cottage garden, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late summer into fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border |
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| Design Ideas | The height, color, and texture of this plant makes it a perfect backdrop for hosta or brunnera in shady gardens. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Care Instructions | 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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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.



