BOTANICAL: Cimicifuga racemosa

PRONOUNCED: sim-iss-SIFF-yew-guh ray-see-MO-suh

COMMON: Black cohosh, Black snakeroot, Bugbane.

BLOOM
HEIGHT
LIGHT
ZONE
Late July to August
4 ft. - 7 ft. x 2 ft.
Semi- to deep shade
3 - 9

July - White

COMMENTS: Although the blooming begins late July, the graceful spikes continue to open throughout the fall. The foliage is dramatic with deep green, compound leaves up to 18-inches long. It can tolerate considerable shade. Provide a constantly moist, well-drained, acid, humusy soil. Propagate only in the spring.

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