Add striking vertical elegance to shaded garden areas with Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa / Cimicifuga) Seeds, a native woodland perennial known for its tall, airy white flower spikes and graceful foliage. Black Cohosh thrives in part shade to full shade and performs exceptionally well in woodland gardens, naturalized landscapes, and shaded borders.
This long-lived perennial features finely textured leaves and dramatic midsummer flower plumes that attract pollinators and create visual height in shade gardens. These Non-GMO Black Cohosh Seeds grow into robust plants well-suited for cool, moist, rich woodland soil, making them a favorite for native plant enthusiasts.
Features
- Produces tall white flower spikes in mid to late summer
- Native woodland perennial ideal for shade gardens
- Attractive foliage adds texture and depth to landscapes
- Thrives in partial to full shade
- Non-GMO seed quality
- Supports garden pollinators
- Long-lived perennial with strong vertical form
- Excellent for naturalized and woodland settings
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Actaea racemosa (syn. Cimicifuga racemosa)
- Common Name: Black Cohosh, Bugbane, Snakeroot
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Plant Type: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 3–8
- Sun Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
- Soil Preference: Moist, rich, humus-filled woodland soil
- Water Requirements: Moderate, prefers consistent moisture
- Bloom Time: Mid-summer to late summer
- Flower Color: White
- Height: 48–96 inches (4–8 feet)
- Spacing: 18–24 inches
- Season for Planting: Fall or early spring
- Germination Time: 30–90 days; may require cold stratification
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Shade Tolerance: Excellent
- Maintenance Level: Moderate
Planting Guide
- Soil Preparation: Choose moist, rich, well-drained woodland soil with plenty of organic matter.
- Sowing Time: Sow outdoors in fall or early spring; natural cold stratification improves germination.
- Stratification Note: Seeds benefit from 60–90 days of cold exposure.
- Seed Depth: Sow seeds just below the soil surface—about 1/8 inch deep.
- Watering for Germination: Keep soil evenly moist without saturating.
- Germination Window: 30–90 days depending on stratification and temperature.
- Light Requirements: Plant in partial shade to full shade; avoid intense direct sun.
- Watering: Maintain consistent moisture, especially during warm periods.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings carefully once they have strong root development.
- Maintenance Tips: Add leaf mulch annually to retain moisture and replicate natural forest conditions.
