Description
Cohosh comes from an Algonquin word meaning rough in reference to the appearance of plant rhizomes.
Actaea racemosa, commonly called black cohosh, is an upright, Missouri native perennial which occurs in rocky woods in the Ozark region of the State. It typically grows to a total height (foliage plus flowering spikes) of 4-6 inch, but under optimum conditions can reach 8 inch.
Small, numerous, creamy white, fragrant flowers appear in late summer to early fall in long, terminal racemes resembling fluffy spires (typically 1-2 inch long) rising well above the foliage on wiry stems.Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | black cohosh |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 4.00 to 6.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Bloom Time | June to July |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Blackcohosh care
Easily grown in average, medium moisture soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers humusy, organically rich, moisture-retentive soils.
| Sunlight | Part shade to full shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | medium moisture soils |
| Temperature | 70 degrees F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Blackcohosh special feature
Adds architectural height and late summer bloom to a shaded part of the border or shade garden.
Blackcohosh uses
Medicinal Use:
- Black Cohosh has been used by Native Americans for more than two hundred years, after they discovered the root of the plant helped relieve menstrual cramps and symptoms of menopause
Culinary Use:
- Black Cohosh as an a herb for herbal remedies and health benefits, plus culinary uses