Actaea simplex ‘Carbonella’

Bold burgundy foliage and exceptional late summer fragrance on shorter plants.

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This shorter cultivar of the popular bugbane has the same rich burgundy-black foliage, pink-tinged buds opening to white flowers, sweet fragrance and late summer bloom period of the larger cultivars but will only reach about four feet. Though tolerant of a full range of light conditions, Actaea (formerly Cimicifuga) are a great way to add fragrance to the shadier garden. Combine with variegated or golden foliage.

Common Name: Bugbane

Family: Ranunculaceae (The Buttercup Family)

Zone Hardiness: 4-9

Light: Full Sun Part Sun Part Shade Full Shade

Height: 2-4'

Width: 12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink

Class: Deciduous

Type: Perennial

Bloom Time: Late Summer

Soil Moisture: Average, Moist