Actaea racemosa (Snakeroot) bluish-green foliage or plant in groups in

or plant in groups in the border

In the shade garden

PPAF Plant 18" apart

mixed borders

tall fronds at 4-5' when fully grown

Actaea racemosa (Snakeroot) bluish-green foliage or plant in groups inHere's a graceful native perennial that bears long, white bottlebrush like wands of flower plumes on upright stems. The large, ferny green leaves stand about 30" high, with the flowers 2 3' above on long branching stems. Blooming in July, it brightens a woodland garden, or is equally happy in the back of a sunny border where the hot afternoon sun can be avoided. In moist, humusy soil it is long lived, drought tolerant, and vigorous, making a good cut