Black Snakeroot
Actaea Racemosa
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
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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- Ayotte, Gilles, 1948-, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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