Black Snakeroot
Enhance your garden with the striking Black Snakeroot (_Actaea racemosa_), also known as Black Cohosh. This perennial offers impressive verticality with tall, white flower spikes that bloom in June, creating a dramatic architectural statement against its contrasting green foliage. Native to Eastern North America, its blooms possess a unique luminous quality at dusk. It's a low-maintenance and resilient choice, naturally resistant to deer and rabbits, making it suitable for various garden settings. For the most impactful display, consider planting in groups.
$47.49
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
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Category Rank
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#2189 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
+72%
Above average
USDA Hardiness Zones
38
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Who it's for
- Striking Late-Summer Interest
- Excellent Native Pollinator Support
- Low Maintenance and Deer Resistant
Who should skip it
- Slow to Establish
- Requires Consistent Moisture
- Mild Toxicity Concerns
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
3 - 8
Mature Height
4 - 6 Feet
Mature Spread
2 - 4 Feet
Light Exposure
Partial Shade to Full Sun
Bloom Period
June
Spacing
2 - 4 Feet
Watering Requirement
Low
Scientific Name
Actaea racemosa
Features
- Adds height and architectural structure.
- Fragrant, cuttable white flowers.
- Resistant to deer and rabbits.
- Attracts pollinators like butterflies.
- Low maintenance and easy to grow.
- Native to Eastern North America.
- Luminous blooms visible at dusk.
- Dies back in winter, returns in spring.
What customers say
Experienced gardeners highly value this Black Snakeroot for its ecological contribution and unique late-season beauty. Customers consistently report receiving exceptionally healthy, well-packaged nursery stock with strong roots, reflecting excellent quality from American Beauties. The primary appeal is the dramatic display of tall, fragrant white flower spikes that attract pollinators in shaded areas. A key consideration is patience; this perennial requires two to three years to fully establish and reach its mature blooming potential. Success depends on providing consistent moisture and appropriate shade. Overall, satisfaction is high among those prepared for this long-term investment in their native garden.
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