Wildflowers
Black Snakeroot
Cimicifuga racemosa (Actaea racemosa)
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.
