Common
name: "Black Snakeroot"
Latin name: Cimicifuga racemosa
Native
to: Eastern N. America
Zone: 3 - 8
Winter hardy: Yes
Water depth: Bog plant
Flowers: Yes, June - August
Height: 4' - 7'
Spread: 24"
Pests: Rare
Sunshine:
Pictured: Cimicifuga
racemosa
Photo:
Missouri Botanic Gardens
Cultural
information: A clump forming perennial,
"Black Snakeroot" can grow quite large and may require
staking. It produces tall snake-like spikes of white flowers
during most of the growing season which eventually turn into
berries that remain attractive during early winter. Plant in full
sun to partial shade in boggy or moist soils. Use as a background
plant. Flowers are good for cutting.
