Scientific name: Actaea racemosa
Synonym: Cimicifuga racemosa, Cimicifuga racemosa var. racemosa
Family: RANUNCULACEAE
Common names: “Black snakeroot” “Bugbane” “Black cohosh”
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Conditions:
Zone: 3-8
Light: Partial shade best
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Fertile organically rich
Moisture: Moist well drained, tolerant of poor drainage but will not survive a drought
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 3-7′ W
Leaf and Stem shape: Bright green, divided leaves
Flower: Racemes of small, white fragrant flowers followed by dry brown follicles
Maintenance: Low, can be cut back after bloom for a tidy look, but drying flower heads provide additional interest and can be left for the spring cleanup
Landscape use: Mixed border, cottage garden, wildflower woodland meadow
Propagate: By seed and division
Pests & Disease: Generally healthy
*Rabbit resistant, attracts beneficial insects
Comments: Native to North America, ~AGM winner
Vancouver Island Grows 