Chocoholic Snakeroot
Actaea hybrid 'Chocoholic' PP #24,821
Pronunciation: ak-TEE-uh
SKU #44303
| Description | The burgundy-purple foliage of this large perennial makes a striking addition to a shady garden. Long, slender, pink, fragrant flower spikes tower above the foliage in the fall as the flowers fade to white. 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 | Late summer to early fall |
| Mature Size | Foliage reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide; flower spikes reach 4 to 5 ft. tall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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