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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 3–9Type Perennial, ShrubClimate Temperate
Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — Recognized for its striking
Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — this snakeroot variant makes a captivating statementBlack Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — Ideal for adding contrast in woodland gardens, it also offers late-season interest and attractsBlack Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — It reaches 4 to 5 feet high and spreads 2 to 3 feet wideBlack Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — It thrives in partial to full shadeBlack Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — This snakeroot thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Perennial, Shrub
Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Temperate

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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') — Ideal for adding contrast in woodland gardens, it also offers late-season interest and attracts
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') — It thrives in partial to full shade
Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea 'Black Negligee') — This snakeroot thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil
Photographs by 2 contributors

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