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C. ramosa 'Atropurpurea' in bloom.

Foliage of 'Atropurpurea' turns lighter in full sun.

Flowers are exceptionally fragrant. Racemes grow up to 10 inches long.

C. ramosa 'Brunette' is shorter with darker foliage.

Racemes are dark purple and curled, then unfurl and open to white flowers.

'Atropurpurea' beginning to bloom.

Ranunculaceae

Rich dark purple, tripinnate foliage yields very fragrant cream-white racemes of flowers in late summer. Foliage of C. ramosa 'Atropurpurea' turns greener in full sun. Foliage of cultivar 'Brunette' keeps its dark purple/bronze color, and is somewhat more compact.

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Form or Habit: upright/vertical

Plant Use: In groups in beds or the back of borders.

Propagation:

seed
division

Flower Color:

white

Bloom Period:

late summer
early fall

Width: Minimum: 36 inches     Maximum: 48 inches

Foliage Texture: medium

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

Water Requirements: average

Additional Comments: Propagation via seed can be tricky, nor does it like to be divided. Lack of water causes shorter plants and sometimes leaf-edge burn.