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Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton' (Baneberry 'James Compton')

Other names: Bugbane 'James Compton', Cimicifuga simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton', Cohosh 'James Compton', Actaea simplex 'James Compton'

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Variety or Cultivar
'James Compton' is a tall, clump-forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial with pinnate, reddish-purple leaves and erect to arching, reddish-purple stems bearing narrow racemes of pink buds opening to white flowers in early autumn.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
2 m 0.6 m 2-5 years
6 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Clay
  • Loamy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in cool, moist, moderately fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly and deeply in dry weather.

Suggested uses

Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildflower

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Bushy, Erect, Spreading, Clump-forming, Arching

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

All parts are harmful if ingested.

Plant care

Pruning

Cut back after flowering.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Propagation

Sow seeds in pots in a cold frame in autumn.

Pests

Diseases

Water regularly through dry periods

Divide and replant in spring

Mulch with leaf mould or garden compost in spring (optional)

Plant in fertile, moisture retentive soil

Cut back in autumn (optional)

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Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Carbonella'
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Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Carbonella' Bugbane 'Carbonella'
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