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Black Negligee Snakeroot
Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee'
Pronunciation: ak-TEE-uh SIM-plecks
SKU #03951
Deeply cut, serrated foliage emerges emerald green, then matures to a brilliant dark purple. Long, slender, pink-tinted, creamy white, fragrant flower spikes tower above the foliage in the fall. A standout in the shaded border, woodland or cottage garden. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Foliage reaches 2 ft. tall and wide; flower spikes reach 5 to 6 ft. tall.
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| Bloom Time | Fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, moisture retentive soil, situated in a sheltered location away from harsh sun exposure or drying winds. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
| Lore | Dry seed capsules contain toxic berries. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, moisture retentive soil, situated in a sheltered location away from harsh sun exposure or drying winds. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
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History
| Lore | Dry seed capsules contain toxic berries. |
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.