Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Brunette'

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BaneberryPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Ranunculaceae

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Purple

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Shade Type:

Damp

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Actaea (syn. Cimicifuga) is a slightly unusual plant, bearing tall, elegant, upright spires of white flowers late in the season, long after summer-flowering plants have bloomed. Actaea 'Brunette' is a particularly lovely variety, with purple-tinted foliage and stately white, bottlebrush flowers appearing in September and October.

Grow Actaea 'Brunette' in moist soil in partial shade, ideally in a sheltered spot to protect the delicate flowers. Support stems with a twiggy network of pea sticks.

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Actaea ‘Brunette’ and wildlife

Actaea ‘Brunette’ is known for attracting bees, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Actaea ‘Brunette’ poisonous?

Actaea ‘Brunette’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract People

People

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

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