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Actaea 'Chocoholic'
Chocoholic Bugbane (Snakeroot): Patent PP24,821
- » Dark purple nearly black foliage
- » Mauve-pink flowers in late summer into the fall
- » Fragrant flowers
- » Great texture and color for a woodland garden
- » Formerly named Cimicifuga 'Chocoholic'
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:5-9
- Height:3-4 ft
- Spread:3-3 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades
- Foliage Color: Purple Shades
Dark, bronzy purple, nearly black, foliage has a lacy texture that looks amazing set against lime green hostas or astilbe. Fragrant bottlebrush flowers start blooming in late summer and their rich pink color ages to a pleasing white. The height of this pernnial is a real bonus in the shaded garden where it reaches higher then most hosta's or astilbes, creating an airy backdrop for the wooded garden.
Attributes
| • | Fragrant |
Foliage Color
| • | Almost Black |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Flower Color
| • | Pink |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Actaea 'Chocoholic'
Best growth occurs in a moist, shady location with rich, acidic soil. Excellent naturalized plant - requires little maintenance. May require staking. Divisions may be made in the spring.