Black Cohosh, Fairy Candles - Actaea racemosa (Cimicifuga)

Common Name: Black Cohosh, Fairy Candles
Botanical Name: Actaea racemosa (Cimicifuga)
Category: Perennials
Flower Color: White
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Conditions: Moist , Rich, Well-drained
Exposure/Light Requirements: Full Shade
Height: 1-3 feet
Description: Prefers a shady garden with rich soils. Plant in rear of the shade garden. The leaves form a dense mound about 2 feet tall with spikes of flowers reaching 4 feet tall.
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