Black Snakeroot (Cimicifuga racemosa (Actaea racemosa))-Hort Answers

Black Snakeroot
Cimicifuga racemosa (Actaea racemosa)

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Black Snakeroot

Features

Long, spike-like clusters of small white flowers in mid-summer. The flowers have an unpleasant odor.

Culture

Full sun to partial shade; soil needs to be consistently moist.

Mature Height

4-6 Feet

Native To:

Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio

USDA Hardiness Zone

3 - 8

Bloom Color

White

Bloom Season

July - August

Soil Conditions

Moist, Well-Drained

Exposure/Light Requirements

Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade

Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.

Additional Notes

Found in woods. Considered endangered in Illinois.