Cimicifuga (Actaea) racemosa Black Snakeroot

$14.95
$14.95
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Description

Cimicifuga (Actaea) racemosa has long, wand-like, fragrant white flower spikes that are held erect over deep green, dissected leaves. Also known as Bugbane, Cimicifuga racemosa is excellent for late season color.

Native to the eastern third of North America, Cimicifuga racemosa makes a good background plant in the shady border. It is most often found in moist, deciduous woodlands with rich soil.

Cimicifuga racemosa, also known as Black Snakeroot, prefers shade and moist, humus-rich woodland soils and can tolerate wet sites. Do not allow it to dry out or leaf edges will brown. It will tolerate drought once established but it appearance will be greatly diminished. All plant parts are poisonous!

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Bugbane/Black Snakeroot
  • Zones: 3-8
  • Light Requirements: Part Shade to Shade
  • Soil Preference: Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
  • Height at Maturity: 48-60
  • Width at Maturity: 36-48
  • Bloom Color: White/Cream
  • Bloom Time: Late summer to midfall
  • Foliage Color: Green

Special Features

  • Attracts: Butterflies. Pollinators.
  • Tolerates: Deer.
  • Other Features: Cut Flower. Fragrant.

Care and Growing Tips

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Shipping Info

 Spring 2023 shipping schedule:

Zones 9, 10: Starting Mon. March 20th
Zone 8: Starting Mon. March 27th
Zone 7: Starting Mon. April 3rd
Zone 6: Starting Mon. April 17th
Zone 5: Starting Mon. May 1st
Zones 2, 3, 4: Starting Mon. May 8th

If you'd like to receive your plants now, you can request it in the 'shipping requests' box on the order or email us. (Please note that we will not ship dormant plants, and we do not offer any sort of guarantee for plants overwintering.)

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All ship times are subject to change if extreme weather conditions are present here at the nursery or at the shipping destination.

Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

We are currently not able to ship to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and outside of the US.