Black Cohosh Plants For Sale
The Black Cohosh Plant Cimicifuga) is a beautiful perennial that will add an elegant touch of white to your garden. Bring structural interest and high drama to your garden with its delightful vertical flowers. In Spring, it is one of the first blooming perennials in the forest. It's perfect for shade gardens if you want something that is very exotic. "You can't go to big box retailers and get natives like these", states Tammy at TN Nursery.
When planted in landscaping or the garden, the black cohosh perennial offers tall, elegantly separated flower spikes that attract pollinators like hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Its foliage adds lush texture to shady or woodland landscapes. It thrives in rich, moist soil and adds a touch of understated elegance when in bloom.
Black Cohosh Plant Details
Family: Ranunculaceae
Light Requirement: Shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Height: 4 – 6 ft.
Spread: 2 – 4 ft.
Growth Rate: Slow
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Color: White
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees
Landscape Uses and Maintenance
The Black Cohosh Plant (Actaea racemosa) is a native plant you will not regret planting in your garden. Related to buttercups, it fits into any woodland or pond-inspired garden and is great as an addition to the border or formal garden. Their white flowers on tall spikes are delicate and add a touch of whimsy to your garden. They appear to tower over the dark green leaves below.
The flowers are sweetly fragrant and pleasant to the nose, making them an interesting choice for a moon garden and a delight to walk by for both daytime and evening strolls. This plant will add much-needed height to your borders and can peek through other plants in your garden, creating layers.
Pollinator magnet! This plant blooms in the summertime and will attract butterflies and other pollinators, including hummingbirds, to your garden daily. Bees love the flowers. Birds will be attracted to the seeds later in the season.
Summer surprises abound! While most summer-blooming plants want full sun, plant in the shade for the best success with this plant. It prefers the shade over full sun. You can pair this plant with ferns, European ginger, and Asters for an intriguing and visually contrasting display. This is a low-maintenance plant that doesn’t need regular watering. However, make sure to water if you notice the leaves beginning to yellow or get brown around the edges.
Noteworthy Characteristics of Cimicifuga Black Cohosh
The Black Cohosh Plant is the only host plant for the Appalachian Azure butterfly. It is also a host plant for other butterflies, including the Spring Azure and Holly Blue.
Customer Reviews
The plant is strong and adapting well. It hasn’t bloomed yet, but the foliage is already attractive. Happy overall.
My Black Cohosh is thriving in a shady corner of my yard. The foliage is lush and I can’t wait for it to bloom. Excellent purchase.
Wonderful experience from start to finish. The plant is strong, vibrant, and exactly what I wanted for my shade garden.
The Black Cohosh arrived healthy, well packaged, and started growing right away. I’m thrilled with how it looks already.
The Black Cohosh is settling in nicely. It took about a week to perk up after planting, but now it looks strong and healthy.
Does black cohosh like sun or shade?
Black Cohosh prefers partial to full shade for best growth. It thrives in moist, rich soil and shaded woodland settings. In the right light, it grows tall and produces striking white flower spikes with ease.
How big do black cohosh plants get?
Black Cohosh plants typically grow 4 to 6 feet tall with a spread of about 2 to 3 feet. They form tall, elegant spikes of white flowers above lush green foliage. With shade and moisture, they grow strong and add graceful height to the garden.
Does black cohosh spread?
Yes, Black Cohosh spreads naturally through its underground rhizomes. Over time, it forms attractive clumps that expand gently in shaded garden areas. With rich soil and moisture, it grows beautifully and fills spaces gracefully.
Exposure
Black Cohosh flourishes in part to full shade. It prefers dappled light or light filtered through taller plants or trees. This environment helps it achieve its best growth and flowering, protecting it from harsh direct sunlight.
Height at Maturity
Over 12"
Usage
Shade Plant
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
USPS
Planting Zones
3-8
How To Grow
How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Perennials, Tubers, and Bulbs
Bare root perennials, tubers, and bulbs are an easy and economical way to jumpstart your garden with lasting beauty. These dormant plants should be planted in early spring or fall while the soil is cool and workable. Before planting, soak bare roots in water for 1–2 hours to rehydrate them. Choose a location based on the plant’s light needs—most flowering types prefer full sun, while others thrive in partial shade.
For bare root perennials, dig a shallow hole and spread the roots out naturally, ensuring the crown is level with the soil surface. For tubers and bulbs, plant with the pointed side facing up at a depth about two to three times their height. Cover with soil, gently press down, and water thoroughly.
Keep soil consistently moist (not soggy) until new growth appears. Add mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid covering the crown or bulb tops. Once established, these plants require little maintenance—just seasonal watering, occasional dividing, and deadheading or pruning as needed. With proper care, they’ll return and thrive year after year.
