Formerly Cimicifuga. Beautiful plantas for mid summer through late fall. The creamy to white bottle brush-like flowers are fragrant and repel insects (all fragrant, except Actaea racemosa var. cordifolia). Aftwer flowering attractive lime green seed pods are formed. Plants prefer a moist and rich soil.Striking deep purple foliage, pinkish white flowers fade to creamy white. Great landscaping plant.