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Botanical Name: Cimicifuga
Common Name: Black Snakeroot
Hardiness: Zone 3 - 8
Exposure: Partial Shade/Full Shade
Bloom Time: Late summer
Flower Colours: White
Foliage: Astilbe-like
Height: 4 - 8 ft
Spread: 2 - 3 ft
Soil Type: Rich
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Care Level: Easy
Cimicifuga ramosa

General Description:
Also called Bugbane, this moisture loving, shade perennial produces a dramatic display of creamy-white flower spikes in late summer. Makes a bold addition to the summer garden, at the back of borders or in open woodland areas.
Brunette: 36-48" dark purple, almost black foliage. Great accent plant
Atropurpurea: 36-48" purple-green foliage, long blooming honey scented ivory flowers
White Pearl: 48-56", exceptionally long bottlebrush flowers. Blooms very late. Pale green foliage

Care and Maintenance:
Prefers part shade and a deep, rich soil. Requires consistent moisture but otherwise needs little attention.

Uses & Features:
Back Border
Specimen
Deep Shade Areas
Woodland Gardens

Varieties Available:
ramosa
Atropurpurea
simplex: White Pearl