Family: Ranunculaceae
Scientific Name: Cimicifuga racemosa Hillside Black
Common Name: Hillside Black Cimicifuga
Description | A tall back of the border perennial with deep purple almost black foliage and fragrant flowers. |
Pronunciation | (sim-i-SIF-u-ga)(ra-MOH-sa) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Sunlight | shade to bright light, best coloration of stems and leaves in bright light |
Moisture | prefers moist, tolerates average, doesn't like dry |
Soil & Site | average to moist |
Flowers | 10-14” long racemes from arch wands, white petals, purple sepals, fragrant |
Leaves | stems and leaves deep purple, almost black |
Dimensions | 4.5-7 feet tall, forms a clump |
Propagation | US Plant Patent: #9,988 |
Cultivar Origin | Selected by Mary Ann McGourty and introduced by Hillside Gardens, Connecticut (USA). |
Notes & Reference | #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), #79-Perennials For Every Purpose (Larry Hodgson), Plant Haven web site |
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