cimicifuga racemosa (black snakeroot) native
$17.95
- AKA actaea racemosa
- fragrant, white, bottlebrush-like flowers
- clump forming perennial with green, sharp-toothed leaves
- excellent in mass, also used as a specimen
- bloom time: midsummer
- flower height: 175cm
- foliage height: 100cm
- the odour emitted by the foliage and flower has insect repellant properties
- zone 3
- height 100-175cm
- spread 60-90cm
- colour white
- grows best in a moist, rich, humus soil in a woodland setting
- consistent moisture is required to prevent leaf scorching
- they may take several years to reach mature size and once established do not like to be disturbed
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- attracts butterflies
- rabbit resistant
- deer resistant
- fragrant
- native to ontario
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)