Go Back Snakeroot James Compton Black

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:02 PM
Cimicifuga ramosa 'James Compton'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    A wonderfully airy, architectural backdrop for the garden, the dark purplish-black foliage of 'James Compton' will compliment everything around it. It is especially attractive when combined with variegated or yellow foliage. Though the young leaves tend to be green, by the second season they have deepened to a dark purple-black. In late summer, sweetly fragrant, white flowers tinged pink sway in the wind above the masses of foliage.

    Measuring only 3' tall, this selection is similar to, but shorter than 'Hillside Black Beauty'.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Native to the edges of woodlands in eastern North America, Cimicifuga performs best in partial shade and moist, organically enriched soil. Water supply should remain constant throughout the spring, summer and autumn. Cimicifuga takes a few years to get established and reach maturity. Mature clumps should not be disturbed.

    Flower Color

    White tinged with pink

    Foliage Color

    Dark purplish-black

    Plant Spread

    18-24 in.

    Good Companions

    Fern-Ghost (Athyrium ), Geranium-Hardy (Geranium ), Hosta (Hosta ), Jacob's Ladder-Variegated (Polemonium caeruleum), Ligularia (Ligularia ), Solomon's Seal-Variegated (Polygonatum odoratum)

    Plant Height

    36 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average and consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Mass Plant, Cut flower or foliage, Border, Specimen, Fragrant flower or foliage, Container

    Bloom Time

    Late summer to mid fall

    Critter Resistance

    Deer and rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Full to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Slow

    Seasonal Interests

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