Cimifuga racemosa

Black Cohosh

An aristocratic plant with tall spires of fragrant, tiny white flowers in early summer over mounds of finely-cut, fanlike green leaves. The flowers actually lack petals; the numerous stamens create the appearance of a white flower spike. Grows well in shade to part sun. Black Cohosh was an important medicinal herb to Native Americans and is being explored today as a possible ingredient in cancer treatment.

Height 2-3 Feet

Spread 2-3 Feet

Bloom/Seasonal Color White

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Good Companions Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), Tussock Sedge (Carex stricta), Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense), Silvery Spleenwort (Deparia acrostichoides), Royal Fern (Osmunda regalis), Interrupted Fern (Osmunda claytoniana), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata)

Characteristics & Attributes

Critter Resistance • Rabbit Resistant	Nature Attracting • Beneficial Insects	Season of Interest • Mid (May-June)
Soil Moisture • Moderate • High	Special Uses • Fresh Cut Flower • Fragrant	Sun Exposure • Shade • Medium Sun/Average Shade
USFS MO Ecological Map • Osage Plains • Central Dissected Till Plain • Ozark Highlands