Hillside Black Beauty Bugbane (Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Hillside Black Beauty')
ak-TAY-ah SIM-plex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Hillside Black Beauty'
Deciduous Perennial Upright in the Ranunculaceae Family
Available May 9
Size
Notes
Price
Availability
#2 gallon
Field
$21.86
Available for Pre-Order
4/3 - 4/6
Estimated Arrival May 9
This enchanting bugbane has young foliage that transitions from vibrant green to an iridescent purple black. In late summer, its impressive stems are crowned with foot long, fragrant white flowers delicately blushed with pale pink.
Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Hillside Black Beauty' is a striking perennial known for its dramatic foliage and elegant flowers. This variety typically reaches heights of 4 to 6 feet and features young leaves that emerge green, deepening to an iridescent purple-black as the season progresses. In late summer, the plant produces long, fragrant spikes of white flowers, lightly blushed with pale pink, which attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. 'Hillside Black Beauty' thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil, making it ideal for woodland gardens or shaded borders. Its unique color and texture provide a stunning contrast to other plants and enhance the overall aesthetic of any garden design.
Plant Data
Mature Size
4 - 6 feet
tall. 3 - 4 feet
wide.
Sun Exposure
Full Shade - Partial Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Medium
Zones
4a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags
Attracts Bees, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Colorful Foliage, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Fall Color, Fall interest, For a Shady Spot, Formal Garden, Foundation, Fragrant, Fragrant Flowers, Full Shade, Good for Accents, Good for Beginners, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Low Maintenance, Medium, Modern Garden, Native to North America, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Shrub, Specimen, Thrillers, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden
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Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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