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Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee'
Common Name: “Black Snakeroot”
Photo courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries
(Bugbane) Actaea 'Black Negligee' is a dark and mysterious accent plant for your garden. This vigorous grower has lacy black foliage and striking black-purple stems. In late summer, large purplish-white bottlebrush flowers project 2 feet above the foliage and perfume the air with sweet fragrance. Thrives in moist soil.
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Primary Color
White
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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Height
48-60 Inches
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Spread
24 Inches
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Order Now for Best Availability Ships Spring of 2008
Availability
Note: We are unable to ship to P.O. boxes or any address outside of the continental United States.
Additionally, the State of Oregon prohibit shipments of any ornamental grasses.
Characteristics & Attributes
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Partial Shade |
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Cut Flower / or Foliage |
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Fragrant |
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Specimen Plant |
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