Cimicifuga (Actaea) ramosa (simplex) 'Hillside Black Beauty'
Cimicifuga (Actaea) ramosa (simplex) 'Hillside Black Beauty'
Black Bugbane
This lacy dark purple leaved beauty is a must have for the perennial border. It forms a dramatic clump of purple-black foliage topped by long, very fragrant white flower spikes in late summer. The perfect foil to show off other plants in contrast. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer
Fall
4-6' tall x 3-4' wide Sun Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:4,5,6,7,8
zone map Cold Hardy to -30° to -20°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Butterflies Attracts ButterfliesColorful Foliage Colorful Foliage
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantFabulous Foliage Fabulous Foliage
Fall/Winter Color Fall/Winter ColorFragrant Fragrant
Good for Cut Flowers Good for Cut FlowersNW Great Plant Pick NW Great Plant Pick
Tolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil