cimicifuga x 'chocoholic' (purple leaf bugbane, black bugbane)
$27.95
- long panicles of pink florets mature to white
- dark bronze-purple foliage with compound, ternate, sharp-toothed leaves
- excellent in mass, but also as a specimen
- bloom time: late summer to mid-fall
- flower height: 125cm
- foliage height: 90cm
- the odour emitted by the foliage and flower has insect repellant properties
- zone 4
- height 90-125cm
- spread 60-70cm
- colour pink
- grows best in a moist, rich, humus soil in a woodland setting
- consistent moisture is required to prevent leaf scorching
- they may take several years to reach mature size and once established do not like to be disturbed
- full sun, partial sun/shade, shade
- attracts butterflies
- rabbit resistant
- deer resistant
- fragrant
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)