Black Cohosh Actaea racemosa Bare Root Live Plants - Set of 10 Rootlets

About This Plant

Actaea racemosa, commonly called Black Cohosh, Bugbane, or Black Snakeroot, is a native woodland perennial valued for white flower spikes and attractive green foliage. This listing features bare root vegetative rootlets intended for shade gardens and native plant landscapes. Growth is from bare roots in moist soil with seasonal dormancy and leaves returning in spring.

What You Will Receive

10 live Black Cohosh bare root plants. Healthy vegetative rootlets with no foliage, freshly packed with moist moss, ready for transplanting. Packaging is secure for safe arrival.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Black Cohosh, Bugbane, Black Snakeroot
• Botanical Name: Actaea racemosa
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial wildflower
• Growth Stage: Bare root vegetative rootlets
• Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
• Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil high in organic matter
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Mature Height: 3–5 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• USDA Zones: 3–8
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip: Plant the bare roots 1–3 inches apart in moist, shaded soil as soon as possible after arrival. If roots are slightly dry, lightly mist or water before and after planting. Black Cohosh dies back in winter and returns each spring with new growth.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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