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Actaea racemosa
- Hardy, herbaceous North American perennial — Tall spires of snow-white blossoms in early summer tower above the rich, large, dark green foliage
- Habit: Flower stalks grow 5 to 6 feet high; 3 feet wide
- Culture: Prefers shade but tolerates some sun; rich, woodsy, well-prepared garden loam and mulch; plant crowns just below soil surface
- Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 3
- Origin: North America
Black cohosh, or snakeroot, has been grown in American gardens since the late 18th century. Thomas Lamboll sent three kinds of snakeroot to Philadelphia nurseryman and plant explorer William Bartram during the late 1700s, and one is believed to be this species. Black cohosh is a long-lived perennial that will slowly increase in size for many years and not require dividing. The lacy foliage forms an attractive mound in the flower border or woodland garden.
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