| Description | A tall back of the border perennial with deep purple almost black foliage and fragrant flowers. |
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| Pronunciation | (sim-i-SIF-u-ga)(ra-MOH-sa) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Sunlight | shade to bright light, best coloration of stems and leaves in bright light |
| Moisture | prefers moist, tolerates average, doesn't like dry |
| Soil & Site | average to moist |
| Flowers | 10-14” long racemes from arch wands, white petals, purple sepals, fragrant |
| Leaves | stems and leaves deep purple, almost black |
| Dimensions | 4.5-7 feet tall, forms a clump |
| Propagation | US Plant Patent: #9,988 |
| Cultivar Origin | Selected by Mary Ann McGourty and introduced by Hillside Gardens, Connecticut (USA). |
| Notes & Reference | #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), #79-Perennials For Every Purpose (Larry Hodgson), Plant Haven web site |
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