Common Black Cohosh, Early Black Cohosh, Bugbane
Adds architectural height and late summer bloom to a shaded part of the border or shade garden. Also effective in woodland gardens, cottage gardens and naturalized areas. Best in groups, although single plants have good specimen value once established. White flower spires are generally more demonstrative in front of darker backgrounds. Deep green foliage provides excellent texture and color to the landscape throughout the growing season. Foliage tends to scorch and otherwise depreciate if soils are allowed to dry out. Best sited in locations sheltered from strong winds. This is a slow-to-establish plant.
Larval Host for the
Spring Azure
4-6'
2-4'
SIZE
SOIL
Medium, Moist, Humus, Rich
LIGHT
Part Shade, Shade
BENEFITS
NOTES
The common name of bugbane is in reference to the odoriferous insect repellant properties of this plant. Cohosh comes from an Algonquin word meaning rough in reference to the appearance of plant rhizomes. Best in sheltered moist areas. Do not let dry out. Do not plant in areas frequented by people because of scent.
CHARACTERISTICS
Showy, Low Maintenance, Tolerates Rabbits
May, June, July, August
Flower
This
flowers in
Black Cohosh
Actaea racemosa
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DESCRIPTION
Adds architectural height and late summer bloom to a shaded part of the border or shade garden. Also effective in woodland gardens, cottage gardens and naturalized areas. Best in groups, although single plants have good specimen value once established. White flower spires are generally more demonstrative in front of darker backgrounds. Deep green foliage provides excellent texture and color to the landscape throughout the growing season. Foliage tends to scorch and otherwise depreciate if soils are allowed to dry out. Best sited in locations sheltered from strong winds. This is a slow-to-establish plant.