‘Brunette’ is a lovely Bugbane with very dark foliage. Care tips: For winter interest, leave seedheads. Cut back to the ground in early spring. Creamy white flowers appear between September and October.

Actaeas are large showy woodland perennials that prefer a moist, rich, acidic soil. Wait three to four years for full size, but these are one of the queens of the shady garden.

Bottom photo courtesy of Gordon Hayward.

Native to the United States.

Botanical Name

Actaea simplex 'Brunette'

Common Name

Brunette Bugbane

Bloom

Autumn

Color

White

Family

Ranunculaceae

Height

48-60"

Hardy to Zone

3

Light

Part Shade

Spacing

48"