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Black Snakeroot

Actaea Racemosa

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Overview

Black Snakeroot, or Actaea racemosa, is a striking perennial native to North American woodlands. It features bottlebrush spires of fragrant white flowers that bloom in late summer, reaching up to 6 feet tall. With a spread of 2-4 feet, this shade-lover adds vertical interest in woodland or shaded garden areas. Its deep green, compound leaves turn a subtle yellow in fall, providing a delicate seasonal transition. Hardy in zones 3-8.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–8Type Perennial, ShrubClimate Temperate
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — It is generally low maintenance but may require watering during prolonged dry spells; its deep green, compound, image 79Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8; its deep green, compound leaves turn a subtle yellow in fall, image 49Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — perennial / shrub for half or shadeBlack Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — white flowers in the garden; its deep green, compound leaves turn a subtle yellow in fall, providing a delicate seasonalBlack Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — Note that all parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested; black Snakeroot showcases its pronounced white to, image 59Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — is a perennial plant native to the eastern North America+115

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Ft.
Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial, Shrub
Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — It is generally low maintenance but may require watering during prolonged dry spells; its deep green, compound, image 79
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8; its deep green, compound leaves turn a subtle yellow in fall, image 49
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — perennial / shrub for half or shade
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — white flowers in the garden; its deep green, compound leaves turn a subtle yellow in fall, providing a delicate seasonal
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — Note that all parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested; black Snakeroot showcases its pronounced white to, image 59
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — is a perennial plant native to the eastern North America
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — adding a vertical dimension to the garden
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — Its deep green, compound leaves turn a subtle yellow in fall, providing a delicate seasonal transition, image 46
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — Black Snakeroot, or Actaea racemosa, is a striking perennial native to North American woodlands; its deep, image 43
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — Black Snakeroot, or Actaea racemosa, is a striking perennial native to North American woodlands; its deep, image 64
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — so it should be sited with care in landscapes where children and pets play, image 39
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — Its compound leaves are deeply toothed, and notably, the foliage grows in dense, bushy clumps; its deep green, image 94
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — Its deep green, compound leaves turn a subtle yellow in fall, providing a delicate seasonal transition, image 67
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — Note that all parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested; black Snakeroot showcases its pronounced white to cream flower
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — Black Snakeroot showcases its pronounced white to cream flower spikes that can extend above the foliage, image 95
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — allowing it to make a substantial impact in the landscape design; so it should be sited with care in landscapes, image 93
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — These dramatic blooms are also rich in nectar; its deep green, compound leaves turn a subtle yellow in fall, image 97
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — so it should be sited with care in landscapes where children and pets play, image 60
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — is a perennial plant native to the eastern North America; so it should be sited with care in landscapes where children and
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — adding a vertical dimension to the garden; so it should be sited with care in landscapes where children and, image 75
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — Its deep green, compound leaves turn a subtle yellow in fall, providing a delicate seasonal transition, image 25
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — It is generally low maintenance but may require watering during prolonged dry spells; its deep green, compound, image 58
Black Snakeroot (Actaea Racemosa) — Black Snakeroot, or Actaea racemosa, is a striking perennial native to North American woodlands; its deep green, compound
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