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 Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Butterflies Attracts ButterfliesDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Fabulous Foliage Fabulous FoliageFall/Winter Color Fall/Winter Color
Fragrant FragrantGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat BloomingMay Naturalize May Naturalize
NW Great Plant Pick NW Great Plant PickTolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil