Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty'

Fairy Candles 'Hillside Black Beauty'

Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-8

·        Height: 48-72 inches

·        Spread: 24-36 inches

·        Bloom Time: September to October

·        Bloom: pink-white, fragrant

·        Light: part shade to full shade

·        Soil: average, medium moisture

·        Moisture: medium

·        Use: adds architectural height and bloom to shaded part of garden

·        Care: site in location sheltered from strong winds

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems; rust and leaf spot are occasional problems

·        Native to: species native to Asia

·        Notes: noted for its ferny, black-purple foliage

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Shade Garden F080

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