Cimicifuga (syn Actaea) racemosa 'Atropurpurea'

Snakeroot/Bugbane

Plant Type: Perennial

MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade to FULL shade

Creamy white spikes tower over dark bronze-purple leaves in early fall. Grows best in rich, moisture-retentive soil in woodland settings.

4-6'

48"

Prefers well drained, consistently moist soil. Foliage will brown if soil is too dry.

Season of Interest

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate

Moist

Special Benefits

Cut Flower / or Foliage

Fragrant

Nature Attraction

Butterflies

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant