Actaea simplex – Brunette A breathtaking shade-loving perennial, Brunette captivates with its rich, purple-black, fern-like foliage throughout the growing season. From late summer into early fall, it unfurls gracefully arching wands of fragrant bottlebrush blooms that open from pink buds into creamy-white spikescreating a dramatic contrast across the garden. Thriving in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil under part shade to full shade, it’s slow to establish (taking 23 years to reach full size) but rewards with stellar architectural form and scent. Naturally deer- and rabbit-resistant, and beloved by pollinators, this award-winning variety is perfect for woodland, cottage, or container plantingthough it does benefit from staking in windy spots. 1 – 2.5 ” Plug Purple-black foliage Fragrant bottlebrush blooms Deer & rabbit resistant Specifications Details Colour Purple-black foliage; creamy-white to pale pink flowers Hardiness Zone 3 9 Plant Height 90150cm (35ft) Plant Width 6090cm (23ft) Sun Requirements Part sun to full shade Fragrant Yes Deer Resistant Yes Plant Timing Herbaceous perennial Bloom Timing July – September Plant Depth Not specified Plant Spacing 90cm (36in)