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white snakeroot

white snakeroot

Ageratina altissima

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 3a – Zone 9b

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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
Family
Asteraceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with