Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton' Size:Approx. 0.5 litre pot tinted purple in bud

tinted purple in bud

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial

Height: 120 to 150 cm  (4 - 5 ft)

It has cream-white flower spikes that emerge from pinkish buds

You're often told Actaea prefer part shade or full shade and thrive in cooler

Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton' Size:Approx. 0.5 litre pot tinted purple in budAbout this cultivar: Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton' is named after the horticulturalist and DNA investigator into the Acteaea genus as a result it may have some snob appeal! It has leaves that start dark green and mature to matt olive black with a hint of red. It has cream white flower spikes that emerge from pinkish buds. It grows taller than most Acteas. In our garden we use 'James Compton' in the back of a partially shaded