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Chocoholic Snakeroot

Actaea hybrid 'Chocoholic' PP #24,821

Pronunciation: ak-TEE-uh
SKU #44303
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LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Foliage reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide; flower spikes reach 4 to 5 ft. tall.
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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.
Bloom Time Late summer to early fall
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators
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
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Purple
Companion Plants Coral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
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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DescriptionThe 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.
Bloom TimeLate summer to early fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorPurple
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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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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.