Shady Show Stoppers

Actaea racemosa – Black Cohosh

Actaea racemosa, also known as Black Cohosh, Easily grown in average, medium moisture soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers humusy, organically rich, moisture-retentive soils. Foliage tends to scorch and otherwise depreciate if soils are allowed to dry out. Best sited in locations sheltered from strong winds.  Astilbe-like foliage is deep green. Adds architectural height and late summer bloom to the shade garden.

Plant in front of a darker background to highlight the white blooms. Has a tall white, slightly fragrant, spike flower in the late summer and when mature will reach about 4-6 feet tall with the foliage about 3-4 feet tall. Black cohosh prefers to grow in full shade to dappled shade. Black Cohosh is larval host for the Appalachian Azure butterfly and attracts pollinators like beetles and bumblebees.

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