Actaea racemosa
Black Snakeroot
Native woodland plant useful as specimen or background plant. Bottlebrush-like racemes of white flowers can be up to 2′ long. Slender and tall; prefers a moist shady location and rich acid soil similar to its native habitat at the edge of the woods.
- Height: 4' – 6'
- Width: 3' – 4'
- Soil Conditions: Moist
- Flower Color: White
- Bloom Time: August, September
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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Plant Characteristics - Actaea racemosa
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Attributes
- Fragrant Flower
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
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Critter Resistance
- Rabbit Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Shade to Part Sun
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Native Plant Community
- Woodland
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Flower Color
- White
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Raceme
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Flower Height
- 6' to 8'
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 1/4" or Less
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Soil Moisture
- Moist
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Growth Rate
- Slow
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Origin
- Greater Midwest
Possible Substitutions for Actaea racemosa
Veronicastrum virginicum (NGN)
Culver's Root
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 4' – 6'
Scirpus cyperinus (NGN)
Wool Grass
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 4' – 6'
Sorghastrum nutans (NGN)
Indian Grass
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 4' – 6'