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Actaea \u2018Hillside Black Beauty\u2019<\/strong>
(Actaea simplex<\/em> ‘Hillside Black Beauty’)<\/p>\n

Introduce bold color and elegant texture to your garden with Actaea \u2018Hillside Black Beauty\u2019<\/strong>, a striking perennial prized for its dramatic dark foliage and fragrant late-season blooms. This cultivar features deep purple-black, finely divided leaves that provide a stunning contrast in borders and shaded areas. In late summer to early fall, tall spikes of soft, creamy-white flowers emerge, releasing a sweet, enticing fragrance that attracts pollinators and adds multi-season interest.<\/p>\n

Key Features:<\/h3>\n
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    Dramatic Dark Foliage<\/strong>: Deep purple-black, lacy leaves offer bold texture and striking contrast.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Fragrant Blooms<\/strong>: Creamy-white, bottlebrush flowers appear in late summer to early fall, adding height and scent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Attracts Pollinators<\/strong>: Bees and butterflies flock to the nectar-rich blooms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Tall, Graceful Habit<\/strong>: Reaches 4\u20136 feet tall and 2\u20133 feet wide, ideal for back borders or woodland gardens.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Shade-Loving<\/strong>: Thrives in part to full shade, perfect for shaded beds or under tree canopies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Deer Resistant<\/strong>: Less appealing to browsing wildlife.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Care Tips:<\/h3>\n
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      Plant in rich, moist, well-drained soil in part to full shade.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain soil moisture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Cut back spent flower stems and tidy foliage in late fall or early spring.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Whether used to add depth to a shady border, as a dramatic focal point, or to provide late-season blooms, Actaea \u2018Hillside Black Beauty\u2019<\/strong> offers a unique combination of color, texture, and fragrance that elevates any garden space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Actaea \u2018Hillside Black Beauty\u2019(Actaea simplex ‘Hillside Black Beauty’) Introduce bold color and elegant texture to your garden with Actaea \u2018Hillside Black Beauty\u2019, a striking perennial prized for its dramatic dark foliage and fragrant late-season blooms. This cultivar features deep purple-black, finely divided leaves that provide a stunning contrast in borders and shaded areas. In late […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":63881,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[2711,1948,1949],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-63880","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-deer-resistant","7":"product_cat-perennial","8":"product_cat-shade-perennial","10":"first","11":"outofstock","12":"taxable","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"product-type-variable"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/63880","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63881"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63880"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=63880"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=63880"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=63880"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}