Actaea racemosa 'Brunette' (Brunette Bugbane) GTGC Dwarf Red Pygmy Japanese Maple

Dwarf Red Pygmy Japanese Maple will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity

this variety is both reliable and productive

from ‘Myretoun Ruby‘ seedlings

needs light shade and well-drained soil

and should be underplanted with lower-growing perennials

Actaea racemosa 'Brunette' (Brunette Bugbane) GTGC Dwarf Red Pygmy Japanese MapleBeautiful chocolate purple, fragrant foliage and long, airy upright spikes of white flowers; prefers moist, but well drained soil; use this plant primarily for its wonderful contrasting leaves Brunette Bugbane is an herbaceous perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should be cut back