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Black bugbane (Actaea racemosa) Plant
Black bugbane (Actaea racemosa) Plant
In mid-summer, tall, graceful white flower stalks bloom in the shade above dark green foliage and the flowers are regularly covered with pollinating insects. Foliage creates a 3' clump with flower stalks reaching 6'. A very dramatic wildflower for shady locations. Important medicinal herb.
Native to: Southwestern New England, non-native to Maine
Growing conditions: Shade to part sun in medium soil
Natural habitat: Deciduous woodlands and shady roadsides
Grows up to: 6'
Blooms: In mid-summer
Pairs well with: Blue lobelia and red baneberry
Part Shade
Shade
Medium to Wet
Medium
