A beautiful woodland plant with deep green foliage and tall wands of fragrant white flowers late summer and autumn. Good to add vertical interest and a shimmer of white in shady areas. Loved by pollinators.
Common name : Black Cohosh, Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Fairy Candle. Syn. Cimicifuga racemosa
Family : Ranunculaceae Type : Perennial
Position : Part Shade - Full Shade Soil requirements : Average/Moist Height : 150cm Spread : 60cm
Sowing method : Transplant When to sow : Outside in autumn. Inside anytime. Depth : Surface sow Germination : 1-12 Months Ideal germination temperature : WARM/COLD/WARM. Indoors, surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost, do not cover seed but press gently into the soil. Ideal temp. 22°C for 6 weeks then cold stratify. Move to 4°C for 6-8 weeks then return to warmth, 10°C, for germination. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.
