Hillside Black Beauty Cimicifuga Bugbane (Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty') Unavailable

Hillside Black Beauty Cimicifuga Bugbane

Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty'

Cimicifuga Bugbane

Currently unavailable

Prized for the deep purple foliage and spires of white flowers blushed with soft pink that grow up to 5 feet tall. Slow to establish, taking nearly 3 years to reach mature height and width. Requires soils that do not dry out and a location protected from strong winds. A great addition to shade gardens, especially behind lower growing plants.

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Plant facts

Mature height36"+
Mature spread36"+
Growth rateSlow
SunFull to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun)
WaterHeavy
USDA hardiness zone4
Flower colorWhite shades
Foliage colorRed tones

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Quick answers

How big does Hillside Black Beauty Cimicifuga Bugbane get?

About 36"+ tall and 36"+ wide at maturity.

How much sun does Hillside Black Beauty Cimicifuga Bugbane need?

Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).

How much water does Hillside Black Beauty Cimicifuga Bugbane need?

Heavy water use.

Will Hillside Black Beauty Cimicifuga Bugbane grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?

It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.

Where can I buy Hillside Black Beauty Cimicifuga Bugbane in Utah?

Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.

Can landscape contractors buy Hillside Black Beauty Cimicifuga Bugbane wholesale?

Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.

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