Actaea simplex 'Chocoholic'

Black Snakeroot, Bugbane 'Chocoholic'

Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)

·         Hardiness Zone: 4-8 

·         Height: 24-30 inches

·         Spread: 18-24 inches

·         Bloom Time: August to September

·         Bloom: fragrant, pink bottlebrush flowers aging to white

·         Light: part shade to full shade; some direct sunlight is needed to draw out the purple coloration of the foliage

·         Soil: average, fertile

·         Moisture: medium, consistent

·         Use: attracts butterflies; lacy, airy backdrop for the shade/woodland garden

·         Care: mature clumps should not be divided

·         Concerns: no serious insect or disase problems

·         Native to: native cultivar

·         Notes: bronze-purple foliage; plants take about 3 years to develop into a mature clump; deer and rabbit resistant

·         Supplier: The Flower Factory

·         Teaching Garden Location & Code: Shade Garden F106

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