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Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike' ('Cimicifuga')
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- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:2-4 ft
- Spread:1-2 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades
- Foliage Color: Purple Shades
Long pale pink spikes bloom in late summer and are sweetly scented - some say like honey others like grapes. Finely cut fern-like foliage is dark purple and makes an excellent backdrop for other shade-loving perennials.
Attributes
| • | Fragrant |
Foliage Color
| • | Purple |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Flower Color
| • | Pink |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Summer |
Habit
| • | Mounding |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike'
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.