Actaea simplex 'Chocoholic' - Bugbane cultivar medicinal I suspect this plant is

I suspect this plant is more drought tolerant than most listings indicate

song birds

the edges of rivers

This butterfly is listed as a Species of Special Concern in Maine

The dark leaves look beautiful in dappled shady spots

Actaea simplex 'Chocoholic' - Bugbane cultivar medicinal I suspect this plant isSizes available: True gallon Basics: zone 4 8, 24 36" x 18 24", part shade (with enough moisture morning light is probably fine), pale pink, fragrant, bottlebrush type flower over dark, lacy foliage late summer, flowers fade to white as they age, prefers regular moisture, but good drainage, clay, loam or silt are fine, likes a rich woodland soil Common names: The species are known as Bugbane, Baneberry, and Snakeroot. This is a cultivar. Synonyms: