Bugbane

Scientific Name: Actaea simplex

Common Name: Bugbane, Black Cohosh, Purple-leaved Bugbane

Hardiness Zone: 3–8

Hardiness Degree: -40°C (-40°F)

Blooming Season: Late Summer to Early Fall

Plant Habit: Upright, Clump-forming

Characteristics: Fragrant white bottlebrush flowers, deep purple foliage, attracts pollinators, deer resistant

Water: Moist, consistently damp soil; avoid drying out

Fertilize: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring

Spacing: 24–36 inches

Height: 48–72 inches

Width: 24–36 inches

Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Shade