Actaea - aka Cimicifuga
(Bugsbane)

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• Tall, dramatic plants
• Astilbe-like leaves
• Fragrant racemes
• Prefer rich, evenly moist soils
• Shade, woodland, and natural sites
• Site these tall plants out of strong winds
• ​Pollinator plants

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simplex 'Brunette'

• Dark bronze-purple foliage
• Architectural feature for shade, woodland and natural gardens
• Best planted in mass for high visual impact
• White blooms
• Bloom time: late summer 
• 4' H x 2' W 

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Substitution Suggestions

Aruncus dioicus

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Ligularia dentata 'Britt Marie Crawford'