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I'm stumped!!

trishstephensontrishstephenson Posts: 3
in Plants
Hello, I wonder if anyone can tell me what this plant is please. Love the colour and how it stands up on its own. Thank you. 

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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    edited August 2020
    Actea simplex
    Devon.
  • trishstephensontrishstephenson Posts: 3
    Brilliant, thank you  :)
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    there are lots of variations, but it's a good starting point
    Devon.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I have several. I love them. Great for awkward, damp shady spots. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • AsarumAsarum Posts: 661
    Bother, another to have changed it’s name!  In my day it was called Cimicifuga racemosa 'Atropurpurea'.
    East Anglia
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    Asarum said:
    Bother, another to have changed it’s name!  In my day it was called Cimicifuga racemosa 'Atropurpurea'.
    On a plus side, the new name is easier than the old one. 
    Not so Sedum Autumn Joy which is now 

    Hylotelephium (Herbstfreude Group) 'Herbstfreude'


    Devon.
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