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white snakeroot

white snakeroot

Ageratina altissima

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 9b

White snakeroot is a tall, upright perennial with delicate white flower clusters that bloom in late summer and fall. It thrives in partial shade and moist soils, making it suitable for woodland gardens and naturalized areas.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
2–5β€² tall Γ— 2–4β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota

Function & Care

wildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed