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Black Negligee Snakeroot

Scientific name: Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee'
Taxonomy
Family:Actaea
Type:Herbaceous perennials
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:3 to 9
Sun:Partial shade to full shade
Moisture:Wet
Plant Characteristics
Height:2 ft
Width:2 ft
Bloom:Summer flowers
Bloom Time:July to August
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description The cultivar of Bugbane known as Black Negligee drives it name form the deeply cut blue-black leaves which have a lacy effect.

  Morphology:
This is an herbaceous perennial that grows to 2’ in height and width. The leaves start out emerald green in the spring but morph to an amazing dark purple (or darker) as the summer progresses.
Bottle brush like flowers are born on the tips of tall spikes from July through September. Butterflies are attracted to the nectar of the flowers.

  Adaptation:
For the gardener with a wet site or pond bank Snakeroot makes an excellent choice. It likes partial shade to full shade.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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