{"product_id":"pink-spike-bugbane","title":"Pink Spike Bugbane","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDark Foliage and Fragrant Pink Fall Spires\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Spike Bugbane (\u003cem\u003eActaea simplex\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Spike') pairs deeply cut, dark purple-bronze foliage with tall, fragrant bottlebrush spires that open pink-flushed in late summer and fall. The dramatic dark leaves anchor the shade garden all season, while the sweetly scented late flowers feed pollinators when little else blooms. Deer-resistant and reliably hardy, it brings height and fragrance to moist, shaded borders in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePink Spike Bugbane Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActaea simplex 'Pink Spike' (syn. Cimicifuga)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to full shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate summer into fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrant pink-flushed bottlebrush spires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, rich, humusy; amend clay with compost — never let it dry out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeeply cut, dark purple-bronze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDramatic shade backdrop:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark foliage and tall pink-tinged fall spires make a bold accent at the back of a shaded border. Space 2–3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate-season pollinator and rain gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fragrant fall flowers feed late bees and butterflies, and it loves moist rain-garden soil. Pair with hostas, ferns, and astilbe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) into rich, moist, shaded soil. Keep consistently moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Pink Spike Bugbane\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in plenty of compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 2–3 feet apart in a spot that stays moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Pink Spike Bugbane\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist — water every 1–3 days in dry weather. It will scorch and wilt if it dries out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continue steady moisture, especially in any sun. It performs best in cool, rich, moist shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — hardy to zone 3, returning each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely browse bugbane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it need shade and moisture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — give it rich, consistently moist soil out of hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: When does it bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLate summer into fall — a valuable, fragrant shade bloomer at a season when few others flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Negligee Bugbane (Actaea simplex):\u003c\/strong\u003e A near-black-leaved sister with white fall spires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bold-leaved shade companion for contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstilbe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plumed flowers for layered shade color.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54315441553713,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/pink-spike-bugbane.jpg?v=1779747469","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/pink-spike-bugbane","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}