Actaea racemosa 'Hillside Black Beauty'
Black Cohosh
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Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa 'Hillside Black Beauty') - Description
Striking dark purple-black foliage makes Actaea ramosa 'Hillside Black Beauty' a true collector's item. In the fall the beautiful foliage gives rise to fragrant foot-long bottlebrush flowers. The blush pink-white flowers look stunning with the dark foliage. Does best in moisture-retentive soil.
Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa 'Hillside Black Beauty') - Growth
They prefer at least partial shade but can take more sun in cool-summer zones as long as they don't dry out. They range anywhere from 2 ft. tall up to 7 ft. in bloom.
Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa 'Hillside Black Beauty') - Planting
Plant seeds in fall but provide protection from the cold in winter. In early spring, divide by cutting the underground stem.
Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa 'Hillside Black Beauty') - Pest
Susceptible to leaf spots and leaf smut.
Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa 'Hillside Black Beauty') - Interesting facts
The berries of some types are poisonous to humans, but harmless to birds.
Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa 'Hillside Black Beauty') - Soil and irrigation
They do best in rich, moist soil and require regular moisture.
