Actaea racemosa
at Digging Dog

Actaea

Black Snakeroot

A botanical ‘Renaissance Man’, Actaea is at home in an informal garden, a refined border or in an arrangement for opening night at the Met. Their sweet fragrance floats through the air as they illuminate their surroundings. Actaea is happiest in moist, humus-enriched soil and bright shade; otherwise it’s carefree and low maintenance.

This genus was formerly known as “Cimicifuga”

Actaea racemosa   

Long wandlike, creamy white flower racemes seem to dangle and dance on invisible stems above clumps of Astilbe-like foliage. Try this Actaea (Cimicifuga) in a naturalized setting, under a tall canopy at the back of the border, next to leafy Ligularia.

Blooms July–August.

Size: 5'–6' high x 2'–3' wide; hardy to zone 4.

Actaea racemosa (p-0048)
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