Actaea racemosa (Black Cohosh)

(a.k.a. Cimicfuga racemosa)

(Black Cohosh, Black Snakeroot)

Showy, creamy white, spikey flowers overtop of deep green foliage. Height 4-6′.

Showy, creamy white, spikey flowers overtop of deep green foliage. Height 4-6'.

Actaea attracts birds and butterflies to the garden. Prefers average, medium moisture, well drained soils. Deer and rabbit resistant.

  • USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 3-8
  • Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade
  • Bloom Time(s): June - August