Bugbane - Hillside Black Beauty, 1 Pack
- Shipping Starts in Late March 2026
- Shipped as Top-Sized, Dormant Bareroots
- Sustainable Packaging
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Actaea simplex - Hillside Black Beauty
Graceful clumps of lacy purple-black foliage create bold contrast in shaded garden areas, topped in late summer to early fall by arching wands of fragrant, pale pink-to-creamy-white bottlebrush flowers. ‘Hillside Black Beauty’ reaches up to 150 cm (5 ft) tall with a spread of about 180 cm (6 ft), making it an impressive focal or background plant in woodland and shade borders. It thrives in moist, humus-rich, well‑drained soil, tolerates part sun to full shade, and benefits from protection in windy sites. Exceptionally deer- and rabbit-resistant, it also draws bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds—while remaining low-maintenance.
- 1 Bareroot
- Dramatic purple-black foliage
- Deer & rabbit resistant
- Fragrant bottlebrush blooms
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Purple-black foliage; pale pink to creamy-white flowers |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 – 9 |
| Plant Height | 120–180 cm (4–6 ft) |
| Plant Width | 60–180 cm (2–6 ft) |
| Sun Requirements | Part sun to full shade; tolerates sun if soil remains moist |
| Fragrant | Yes – rich, sweet scent often likened to phlox or grapes |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Timing | September - October |
| Plant Depth | Not specified |
| Plant Spacing | 90–180 cm (36–72 in) |
