Cimicifuga racemosa, Actaea racemosa <br>BLACK COHOSH, SNAKEROOT, BUGBANE
Known as black cohosh, black bugbane, black snakeroot, rattle-top, or fairy candle, the plant is native to North America including Canada and the USA. It grows in a variety of woodland habitats, and is often found in small woodland openings.
In late spring and early summer it bears tall tapering racemes of white midsummer flowers on wiry black-purple stems. The drying seed heads stay handsome in the garden for many weeks. Its deeply cut, superficially maple-like leaves add interest to gardens, which make it a popular garden perennial. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
The plant was Virginia Native Plant Society’s 2017 wildflower of the year.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-7
Height: 60", 150cm
Location: Shade or part sun
Seeds per packet: 25
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Known as black cohosh, black bugbane, black snakeroot, rattle-top, or fairy candle, the plant is native to North America including Canada and the USA. It grows in a variety of woodland habitats, and is often found in small woodland openings.
In late spring and early summer it bears tall tapering racemes of white midsummer flowers on wiry black-purple stems. The drying seed heads stay handsome in the garden for many weeks. Its deeply cut, superficially maple-like leaves add interest to gardens, which make it a popular garden perennial. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
The plant was Virginia Native Plant Society’s 2017 wildflower of the year.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-7
Height: 60", 150cm
Location: Shade or part sun
Seeds per packet: 25
