Actaea racemosa var.cordifolia

Upright, clump-forming.

The deciduous leaves of the Black cohosh are dark green, pinnate and serrated.

Cimicifuga racemosa var. cordifolia forms creamy white flowers arranged in panicles from August. These exude a strong fragrance.

Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

The Black cohosh has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Rock garden, cottage garden, cutting, bee pasture, homeopathy

Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!
- If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.
- This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel up.

The Black cohosh sets beautiful accents together with:
Soft shield fern, common monkshood, hanging sedge.

Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Cut back: In the period from October to November.