Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton'
Baneberry 'James Compton', Bugbane 'James Compton', Cimicifuga simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton', Cohosh 'James Compton', Actaea simplex 'James Compton'
Actaea Actaea
'James Compton' _ '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.
Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton' is: Deciduous
Arching, Bushy, Clump-forming, Erect, Spreading
All parts are harmful if ingested.
White in Autumn
Reddish-purple in Spring; Reddish-purple in Summer; Reddish-purple in Autumn
Cut back after flowering.
Sow seeds in pots in a cold frame in autumn.
Division, Seed
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Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton' (Baneberry 'James Compton') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Flower Arranging
Plant in cool, moist, moderately fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly and deeply in dry weather.
Clay, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade
North, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton'
Baneberry 'James Compton', Bugbane 'James Compton', Cimicifuga simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton', Cohosh 'James Compton', Actaea simplex 'James Compton'
Actaea Actaea
'James Compton' _ '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.
Deciduous
Arching, Bushy, Clump-forming, Erect, Spreading
All parts are harmful if ingested.
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White in Autumn
Reddish-purple in Spring; Reddish-purple in Summer; Reddish-purple in Autumn
Cut back after flowering.
Sow seeds in pots in a cold frame in autumn.
Division, Seed
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Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton' (Baneberry 'James Compton') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Flower Arranging
Plant in cool, moist, moderately fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly and deeply in dry weather.
Clay, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade
North, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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