Cimicifuga/Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike'
Bugbane
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Long, pale pink spikes
- Dark purple, fern-like foliage
- Sweet honey-like scent
- Late summer-fall bloomer
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Shade
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers consistently moist, rich soil but will grow in average conditions. Grows best in full to partial shade and foliage looks nicest with consistent moisture. Place in locations sheltered from strong wind. Plants are slow to establish. Plants can be divided in late fall or early spring.
Height: 36-54 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $29.99~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Fragrant
- Container
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Purple
- Almost Black
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Cimicifuga /Actaea
Common Name: Bugbane
Upright perennial with deeply cut, tripinnate green or burgundy-purple foliage. Fluffy spires of creamy-white to pink flowers appear in late summer to early fall. Grown for its height and late summer blooms these plants are great for shady borders, woodland gardens and naturalized areas. Cimicifuga racemosa is native.