(Cimicifuga racemosa) Black Cohosh, Bugbane.
A bold and elegant perennial prized for its tall, bottlebrush-like spires of creamy white flowers that rise above deep green, fern-like foliage. Blooming mid summer, the flowers attract pollinators while adding height and movement to shaded or woodland gardens. Plants typically reach 4 to 6 feet tall, creating a dramatic vertical accent.
Native to eastern North America, Actaea racemosa thrives in partial to full shade and moist, rich, well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance, deer-resistant plant that naturalizes beautifully in woodland settings. Native to the extreme south-west of Ontario.
