Black Cohosh
Actea (Cimicifuga) racemosa
Tall, white spikes of flowers bloom tightly in stalks above the sharped toothed foliage. Loved by pollinators, this plant does best in dappled shade. Excellent for woodland gardens where the flowers will light up the landscape.
Height: 4’-6’
Spread: 2’-4’
Pot size: 3 qt
Bloom time: June to August
Light: Partial Shade – Full Shade
Moisture: Average - Wet
Attracts: Pollinators
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: ferns, Wild Geranium, Coral Bells, Wild Blue Phlox
Photo: Peter Mancuso
Actea (Cimicifuga) racemosa
Tall, white spikes of flowers bloom tightly in stalks above the sharped toothed foliage. Loved by pollinators, this plant does best in dappled shade. Excellent for woodland gardens where the flowers will light up the landscape.
Height: 4’-6’
Spread: 2’-4’
Pot size: 3 qt
Bloom time: June to August
Light: Partial Shade – Full Shade
Moisture: Average - Wet
Attracts: Pollinators
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: ferns, Wild Geranium, Coral Bells, Wild Blue Phlox
Photo: Peter Mancuso
Actea (Cimicifuga) racemosa
Tall, white spikes of flowers bloom tightly in stalks above the sharped toothed foliage. Loved by pollinators, this plant does best in dappled shade. Excellent for woodland gardens where the flowers will light up the landscape.
Height: 4’-6’
Spread: 2’-4’
Pot size: 3 qt
Bloom time: June to August
Light: Partial Shade – Full Shade
Moisture: Average - Wet
Attracts: Pollinators
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: ferns, Wild Geranium, Coral Bells, Wild Blue Phlox
Photo: Peter Mancuso