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- New spring growth
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- Foliage
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- Flower before opening
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- Flower
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- Seed capsules
Scientific Name:
Actaea racemosa
Common Name:
Black cohosh
Scientific Name Pronounciation:
(ak-TEE-uh ray-see-MO-suh)
Plant Type:
Perennial
Plant Hardiness Zones:
3-8
Plant Hardiness Zone(s):
Usual Size:
4-6 ft. H X 2-4 ft. W
Flower:
Blooms in early to mid summer with white to slightly pinkish, feathery looking spires
Bloom Time Notes:
Early to mid summer
Leaf:
Deep green and tripinnately divided
Fruit:
A capsule
Wildlife:
Flowers are very attractive to pollinators
Natural Habitat:
Rocky woods, part shade conditions
Propagation:
Bloom Time:
Sun or Shade:
Companion Plants:
Cultural Notes:
Best grown in full to partial shade in a humus-y well-drained soil that is consistently moist; leaves will scorch if soil is allowed to dry out.
Divided leaves provide interest, and tall flower spikes are showy, particularly against a dark background.
Other Common Names: Black Bugbane, Black Snakeroot, Fairy Candles
Other Scientific Names: Cimicifuga racemosa
