Cimicifuga ramosa 'Hillside Black Beauty'

Cimicifuga 'Hillside Black Beauty' Black Snakeroot

Common Name: Black Snakeroot, Bugbane

The darkest Cimicifuga to date, 'Hillside Black Beauty' is truly a collector's item. It forms an upright clump of striking, dark purplish-black foliage contrasted by long, white bottlebrush blooms late in the season.

Though the young foliage tends to be green, it quickly deepens to an almost iridescent purple-black. In late summer, the 4-7' tall stems are topped with foot-long, fragrant, white flowers blushed with pale pink.

Cimicifuga is a wonderfully lacy, airy backdrop in the garden. It is especially attractive when combined with variegated or yellow foliage.

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Product Profile

30ct Plug Tray

72ct Plug Tray

Height:

4.0-7.0 Feet

Spread:

3.0-4.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Purple shades

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Slow

Garden Style:

Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Fragrant Flowers Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Native to North America

Native to the edges of woodlands in eastern North America, Cimicifuga performs best in partial shade and moist, organically enriched soil. Some direct sunlight is required to draw out the purple coloration in the foliage. 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.

Cimicifuga

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20ct

Container:

Trade 1 Gallon Container

When to Plant:

Late winter to spring

Finish:

8-10 weeks

72ct

Container:

Trade 1 Gallon Container

When to Plant:

Mid to late summer

Finish:

10-12 weeks

Growing Temperature:

60-65° F days
50-55° F nights

Soil PH:

5.8-6.8

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.0 pour through method

Fertility:

After new leaves emerge use a water-soluble fertilizer, solutions of 50-100 ppm at each or every other watering.

Vernalization:

Required 9-12 weeks at temperature of 40 degrees or below.

Pests & Diseases:

Southern root-knot nematode.

Leaf spot (Ascochyta), rust, smut.

Potting & Timing:

Plant small plugs in mid summer to allow enough time to bulk before dormancy. Large vernalized plugs can be planted in late winter to spring. Allow 8-10 weeks for rooting and top growth to fill out.

Moisture:

Consistent moisture is very important. Do not let the soil dry out. Increase watering as the foliage emerges.

Planting Level:

Crown at or just below soil surface.

Lighting:

Long days required for flower.

Grower Tips:

Provide at least 50% shade to avoid foliage burn from the sunlight.
Crop should be kept moist at all times.
Drench with Banrot or Root Shield to avoid root and crown rots.

Awards

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Gold Medal Plant -- 2015

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Characteristics

Height:

4.0-7.0 Feet

Spread:

3.0-4.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Purple shades

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Slow

Garden Style:

Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Fragrant Flowers Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Native to North America

Companions

Gardening Tips

Cultural Info

Cimicifuga

Download .PDF

20ct

Container:

Trade 1 Gallon Container

When to Plant:

Late winter to spring

Finish:

8-10 weeks

72ct

Container:

Trade 1 Gallon Container

When to Plant:

Mid to late summer

Finish:

10-12 weeks

Growing Temperature:

60-65° F days
50-55° F nights

Soil PH:

5.8-6.8

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.0 pour through method

Fertility:

After new leaves emerge use a water-soluble fertilizer, solutions of 50-100 ppm at each or every other watering.

Vernalization:

Required 9-12 weeks at temperature of 40 degrees or below.

Pests & Diseases:

Southern root-knot nematode.

Leaf spot (Ascochyta), rust, smut.

Potting & Timing:

Plant small plugs in mid summer to allow enough time to bulk before dormancy. Large vernalized plugs can be planted in late winter to spring. Allow 8-10 weeks for rooting and top growth to fill out.

Moisture:

Consistent moisture is very important. Do not let the soil dry out. Increase watering as the foliage emerges.

Planting Level:

Crown at or just below soil surface.

Lighting:

Long days required for flower.

Grower Tips:

Provide at least 50% shade to avoid foliage burn from the sunlight.
Crop should be kept moist at all times.
Drench with Banrot or Root Shield to avoid root and crown rots.

Awards & Fun Facts

Awards

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Gold Medal Plant -- 2015

Benchcards

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