A very striking lacy black perennial with delightful and elegant upward curving flower spikes. On top of this visual beauty is the most entrancing fragrance, described variously as Vanilla-and-grape-bubblegum scented! Deeply cut, serrated foliage emerges emerald green and darkens to a stunning dark purple. Towering creamy-white bottlebrush flowers emerge in Summer. This plant does require a lot of water to flourish. Not it is tall so it is best for mid to back of the perennial border.