Cimicifuga simplex Hillside Black Beauty
Sold Out:
Cimicifuga simplex Hillside Black Beauty

Cimicifuga simplex Hillside Black Beauty

Out Of Stock
Sold Out for the Season
SKU: S26398
1 for $22.95
Out Of Stock
Quick Facts
Common Name: Autumn Snakeroot
Hardiness Zone: 4-7S/9W Exposure: Part Shade
Find your zone?
Blooms In: Sep
Mature Height: 60" Spacing: 24-30"
Read our Growing Guide Ships as: 1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
Fragrance: Yes
Buy more, save more
Need more quantities?
Out Of Stock
Delivery Date
Out Of Stock

Product Details

Product Details

Cimicifuga simplex Hillside Black Beauty is an exceptionally dark-leaved form of Bugbane was selected by the well-known horticulturists, Fred and Mary Ann McGourty, who named the plant after the gardens and specialty nursery they created in nearby Norfolk, CT. The plant shares all the impressive characteristics of the species—elegantly cut foliage and 5′ tall, fragrant white flower spikes in late summer. But it has foliage that is the darkest available, an almost black purple, that, unlike others, doesn't fade as the season progresses. A statuesque plant with best leaf color in light shade. Try it with Hostas and Hakonechloa. PP 9,988

For more information on growing Cimicifuga, click Growing Guide.

Shipping

Shipping

HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

WHEN WE SHIP

We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.

OUR GUARANTEE

We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.

Reviews

Reviews

Average Customer Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars (7 Reviews) Write a Review

Sort by:


Nothing after 5 years

I also have had no luck with these. One of the three died, the other two have not grown more than a foot tall; nowhere close to flowering. I've tried them on the edge of the woods and in a perennial part-shade garden.

7 of 10 people found this review helpful. Do you? yes no


Hmph, not sure..

I bought three of these a few years ago and put them in the back of my garden - in front of a backdrop of spruces but somewhat out of general sight. They get good light and are now around 4 feet tall and the color is nice, but I haven't seen any flowering. They are also a little leggy and not very full. I think I will try and transplant this fall and see if they are happier being brought closer to the front of the back border. Nothing to lose, they are ho hum at this point and if they don't make it then not a big loss.

11 of 12 people found this review helpful. Do you? yes no


Robust

This plant grew well beyond the 5 foot expectation. It was at 12 feet this past spring after about 3 years. My mistake--I drastically pruned and transplanted it to a new location. It is just limping along right now, however my feeling is that I pruned and transplanted it too late in the season. I am hoping it will come back to its old beautiful self next spring.

15 of 15 people found this review helpful. Do you? yes no


gorgeous wimp

tried this plant 3 times, full to partial shade, well watered, next to goats beard, liriope, hostas, ferns. started out strong then just pfft. can't figure out what I am doing wrong!?!?

18 of 18 people found this review helpful. Do you? yes no


2 years since planting ,growth is10%

2 years and 10% growth over delivered product.companions in shade garden;hostas,astilbe,rudbekia,dicentra.ferns.etc. HELP!P.S.3 plants in 3different location,same results.

13 of 16 people found this review helpful. Do you? yes no

Next Page

Growing guide

Growing guide
Print Grow Guide

Latin Name Pronunciation: sim-me-sih-few'guh 

Grow in full sun or partial shade in the North; provide afternoon shade in the South. Plants require evenly moist soil wherever they are grown.