Black Negligee Snakeroot

Actaea 'Black Negligee'

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Overview

Actaea 'Black Negligee' is an alluring perennial featuring dark purple-black foliage and arching wands of fragrant white flowers that bloom in late summer to fall. It reaches 4 to 5 feet high and spreads 2 to 3 feet wide. This snakeroot thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for adding contrast in woodland gardens, it also offers late-season interest and attracts pollinators.\n

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–9Climate Temperate

Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — It reaches 4 to 5 feet high and spreads 2 to 3 feet wide

Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — This snakeroot thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil

Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — Ideal for adding contrast in woodland gardens, it also offers late-season interest and attracts

Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — Recognized for its striking

Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — this snakeroot variant makes a captivating statement

Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — It thrives in partial to full shade

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–5 Ft.
Mature width: 1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Ranunculaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — It reaches 4 to 5 feet high and spreads 2 to 3 feet wide

Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — This snakeroot thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil

Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — Ideal for adding contrast in woodland gardens, it also offers late-season interest and attracts

Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — Recognized for its striking

Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — this snakeroot variant makes a captivating statement

Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — It thrives in partial to full shade

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