Actaea simplex Black Negligee'
Actaea simplex Black Negligee'
Bugbane
Lacy dark purple foliage makes a striking contrast to white bottlebrush flowers that appear in late summer. Flowers carry an exotic fragrance of grape and jasmine. Full shade works for Cimicifuga, but some sun for a part of the day will develop a darker leaf color. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer
Fall
4-6' tall x 2-3' wide Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:5,6,7,8,9
zone map Cold Hardy to -20° to -10°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantFabulous Foliage Fabulous Foliage
Fall/Winter Color Fall/Winter ColorFragrant Fragrant
Good for Cut Flowers Good for Cut FlowersLong Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming
May Naturalize May NaturalizeNW Great Plant Pick NW Great Plant Pick
Tolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil