Brunette Bugbane Echinacea blue-toned look and strong year-round

blue-toned look and strong year-round structure to the landscape

Mulching: Apply a 2 inch mulch ring to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature

mounded evergreen shrub

Cree Leatherleaf Viburnum is a bold

spreading form

Brunette Bugbane Echinacea blue-toned look and strong year-roundBrunette Bugbane (Cimicifuga simplex 'Brunette') Brunette Bugbane brings bold, dark foliage and a late season bloom show to shady gardens when many perennials are winding down. Its upright habit adds height and structure without feeling heavy, and the dramatic leaves make nearby plants look more intentional. Fragrant flower spikes rise above the foliage in late summer into early fall, adding movement and a clean, bright contrast. If you want a shade