Black Cohosh plants create a strong vertical statement in the shade garden or back border. The tall white spires provide bloom in the summer when other woodland flowers have faded. Lasting for three weeks, the flowers …
Black Cohosh plants (Actaea racemosa) create a strong vertical statement in the shade garden or back border. The tall white spires bloom in the summer when other woodland flowers have faded. Lasting for three weeks, the flowers may bloom as early as June or as late as August, depending on the geographic location. The deep green foliage retains its good texture and color throughout the growing season. Large and bush-like, mature plants are well suited to naturalizing large shady areas, and filling in the spaces after spring ephemerals have gone dormant.
Native to moist deciduous woodlands in the eastern half of the U.S., Black Cohosh prefers rich soils, yet is fairly drought tolerant. It is a host plant for the Appalachian Azure butterfly (Celestrina neglectamajor). Other common names include Bugbane and Black snakeroot.
Native plants can be grown outside of their native range in the appropriate growing conditions. This map shows the native range, as well as the introduced range, of this species.
Plant Shipping Rates: for plant orders up to $50 the shipping amount is $9.95. For plant orders from $50.01 and over, the shipping rate is 20% of the total plant cost.
Spring plant-shipping begins April 7, 2025. The last day to order plants for spring delivery is projected to be May 21, 2025
Fall plant-shipping begins on September 8, 2025. The last day to order your plants for fall shipment is projected to be September 28, 2025.
During checkout, you will be asked to choose a Shipping Week for your plant delivery, from the dates that are available. The week that you choose will be included in your order confirmation email. When your plants ship you will receive an email that includes your tracking information.
For plants that are shipped in the fall, can I plant them in zone 7 immediately, or wait until spring?
Fall-shipped plants can be planted immediately, in any zone. Hardy native plants can be installed just about any time, from spring thru fall. When installing plants in the fall we recommend that they be in the ground at least 6 weeks before the ground freezes.
This article lists the pros & cons of fall and spring planting: When to Plant.
And here you'll find some helpful Tips for Planting in Fall.
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