
Actaea racemosa (Cimicifuga racemosa) - BLACK COHOSH (BUGBANE)
Highly attractive and architectural perennial with decorative green leaves and long spikes of fragrant white flowers. Effective in woodland gardens, shaded flower beds, cottage gardens and naturalized areas. Best if planted in groups and in front of a darker background, so the whole beautiful structure and spires of the flowers are contrasted and visible.
The roots were used by Native Americans as analgesic, sedative and anti-inflammatory medicine. The common name, "bugbane,“ is connected to the odoriferous insect repellent properties of this wildflower.
Picture copyright : H. Zell / Wikipedia Commons
Blooming Time: June-July
Size: 7’ high x 3’ wide
USDA Zones: 4 to 8
Culture: half shade, shade, prefers soil that's richer in humus and holds water (medium moist). Once established it can tolerate some shorter droughts, although some leaves may shrivel (scroll). Can grow in heavier soils.
Moisture Needs: medium to medium-moist
Origin: native woodland wildflower to eastern North America from south of Ontario to central Georgia, and west to Missouri and Arkansas; naturally occurs in woodlands, woodland clearings or edges
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes/yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: attractive for butterflies, host plant for caterpillars of Spring Azure butterfly
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: 3.5" x 4" perennial pot (1.22 pt/580 ml)

Actaea racemosa (Cimicifuga racemosa) - BLACK COHOSH (BUGBANE)
Highly attractive and architectural perennial with decorative green leaves and long spikes of fragrant white flowers. Effective in woodland gardens, shaded flower beds, cottage gardens and naturalized areas. Best if planted in groups and in front of a darker background, so the whole beautiful structure and spires of the flowers are contrasted and visible.
The roots were used by Native Americans as analgesic, sedative and anti-inflammatory medicine. The common name, "bugbane,“ is connected to the odoriferous insect repellent properties of this wildflower.
Picture copyright : H. Zell / Wikipedia Commons
Blooming Time: June-July
Size: 7’ high x 3’ wide
USDA Zones: 4 to 8
Culture: half shade, shade, prefers soil that's richer in humus and holds water (medium moist). Once established it can tolerate some shorter droughts, although some leaves may shrivel (scroll). Can grow in heavier soils.
Moisture Needs: medium to medium-moist
Origin: native woodland wildflower to eastern North America from south of Ontario to central Georgia, and west to Missouri and Arkansas; naturally occurs in woodlands, woodland clearings or edges
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes/yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: attractive for butterflies, host plant for caterpillars of Spring Azure butterfly
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: 3.5" x 4" perennial pot (1.22 pt/580 ml)
Customer Reviews
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Black Cohosh
Plant arrived well packed, watered ready for planting. Great purchase and would definitely recommend US Perennials!!