How to Grow and Care for Black cohosh

Black cohosh, also known as Black snakeroot, Bugbane, Fairy candles, Black bugbane, Cohosh bugbane

Black cohosh thrives in moist, fertile soil with good drainage and partial to full shade. Special care points include ensuring consistent soil moisture without waterlogging and providing a sheltered location to protect from strong winds. Regular mulching can help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Black cohosh

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Moderate
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	3-8
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Black cohosh is an herbaceous perennial with a sturdy, rhizomatous growth habit that can reach towering heights of over 6 feet (183 cm). This plant flourishes with long, arching racemes of diminutive white flowers which contribute to its striking appearance when in bloom. The foliage is characteristically divided into compound leaves with irregularly toothed leaflets, lending a lush, feathery texture. It thrives in the dappled sunlight of woodland environments, requiring moist but well-drained soil and is sensitive to wind due to its statuesque profile.