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Actaea simplex - Black Negligee
A stunning woodland perennial, ‘Black Negligee’ features fine, purple-black, lacy foliage that creates striking contrast in shady areas. From late summer to early fall, it produces elegant, fragrant spires of creamy-white to softly pink-tinted bottlebrush flowers atop dark stems. Thriving in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade (and even tolerating some sun with sufficient moisture), it's an ideal specimen or background plant for wooded borders and shady cottage gardens. Not only does it attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds, but it's also naturally deer- and rabbit-resistant. Handle with gloves—like all bugbanes, it’s toxic if ingested.
- 1 Bare Root
- Purple‑black lacy foliage
- Fragrant bottlebrush blooms
- Deer & rabbit resistant
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Purple-black foliage; creamy-white to pale pink flowers |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 120–150 cm (4–5 ft) |
| Plant Width | 45–60 cm (1½–2 ft) |
| Sun Requirements | Part shade to shade; tolerates sun with moist soil |
| Fragrant | Yes – rich perfume reminiscent of grape or jasmine |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Timing | August - October |
| Plant Depth | Not specified |
| Plant Spacing | 45–60 cm (18–24 in) |
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Actaea simplex - Black Negligee
A stunning woodland perennial, ‘Black Negligee’ features fine, purple-black, lacy foliage that creates striking contrast in shady areas. From late summer to early fall, it produces elegant, fragrant spires of creamy-white to softly pink-tinted bottlebrush flowers atop dark stems. Thriving in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade (and even tolerating some sun with sufficient moisture), it's an ideal specimen or background plant for wooded borders and shady cottage gardens. Not only does it attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds, but it's also naturally deer- and rabbit-resistant. Handle with gloves—like all bugbanes, it’s toxic if ingested.
- 1 Bare Root
- Purple‑black lacy foliage
- Fragrant bottlebrush blooms
- Deer & rabbit resistant
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Purple-black foliage; creamy-white to pale pink flowers |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 120–150 cm (4–5 ft) |
| Plant Width | 45–60 cm (1½–2 ft) |
| Sun Requirements | Part shade to shade; tolerates sun with moist soil |
| Fragrant | Yes – rich perfume reminiscent of grape or jasmine |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Timing | August - October |
| Plant Depth | Not specified |
| Plant Spacing | 45–60 cm (18–24 in) |
