Cimicifuga ramosa

'Atropurpurea'

'Brunette' (on left), 'Atropurpurea' (on right)


'Brunette' (foreground)

'Atropurpurpea'

Great foliage plant. Leaves resemble those of Astilbe. The variety 'Atropurpurea' has some light purple colouring on leaves and stems; 'Brunette' has dark purple foliage.

This is a shade perennial, prefers rich, humusy soil.

Leaves grows to a height of about 4 feet, flower stems / spikes to 7 feet.

White flower spikes appear in mid to late August and are very fragrant.

Hardy zone 3.

Glen's score:  10 of 10.

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