Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) BARE ROOT

A.k.a. black snakeroot and black bugbane. A large, showy, summer blooming shade plant! About half of the 3’-7’ height is composed of a leafless bloom stalk. Blooms best and grows largest in part sun/shade, but tolerates bright full shade. Does not do well in deep shade.

Light: Part Sun/Shade, Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic

Soil Type: Loam

Height: 3’-7’

Bloom Color: White

Bloom Time: Jun-Jul

Root Type: Rhizome

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Little specific data available. Flowers attract pollinators. Hosts the Appalachian azure butterfly, which is not native to Indiana. Foliage is toxic and unlikely to be browsed by herbivores.