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Actaea racemosa

black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)

A. racemosa blooms during the later part of the summer, when few other blooms are present. Large, white floral spikes reach for the sky, supported by a base of large, divided leaves. Much loved by pollinators, this species can seed itself around nicely.

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Height: 36-60 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
• Urban Environment
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
• Fragrant
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Naturalize


North American Distribution


black cohosh - Actaea racemosa from Native Plant Trust
Photo by Albert Bussewitz (c) Native Plant Trust
black cohosh - Actaea racemosa from Native Plant Trust
Photo by John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust
 Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
 Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
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