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Cimicifuga simplex 'Brunette' (Black Bugbane)

Type: Cultivar | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000749



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ranunculales
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: Cimicifuga
Species: Cimicifuga simplex
Cultivar: Brunette
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • September
Flowering End edit
  • October
Leaf Colour edit
  • Bronze
  • Black
Leaf Shape edit
  • Odd Pinnate
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Centre Piece
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Coastal Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Loamy / Medium
  • Sandy / Light
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Droopy (10087)

Plant suggested by: Droopy (10087)


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Droopy (10087) wrote on Mar 12 2009
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The very dark foliage adds interest to the border all season. The long, white flower spikes are good cut flowers and attract bees and butterflies. If you live on a very sunny location, this plant will enjoy some filtered shade.

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