Black Cohosh Live Bare Roots – Set of 10 | Actaea Racemosa Native Woodland Perennial

Add a distinctive North American woodland perennial to your shade garden with this set of 10 live Black Cohosh bare roots. Actaea racemosa is a native herbaceous perennial known for its attractive compound foliage and tall, slender flower spikes that produce clusters of small white flowers when mature. Its upright growth and preference for woodland-like conditions make it well suited for shade gardens, native plantings, naturalized landscapes, and woodland borders. You will receive 10 freshly dug whole bare roots prepared for transplanting and packaged with damp moss to help maintain moisture during transit. Because these are naturally harvested plants, individual roots will vary in size, shape, thickness, and appearance.
You will receive:
✔️ 10 live Black Cohosh bare roots
✔️ Fresh whole roots ready for transplanting
✔️ Naturally varying root sizes and shapes
✔️ Packaged with damp moss to help maintain moisture
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Black Cohosh
Botanical Name: Actaea racemosa
Plant Type: Herbaceous native perennial
Growth Stage: Live bare roots for transplanting
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to shade
Soil: Rich, organic, moisture-retentive, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil
Mature Height: Approximately 4–7 feet when flowering
Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming woodland perennial
Foliage: Large compound green leaves
Flower Color: Creamy white to white
Bloom Season: Summer
Garden Use: Woodland gardens, shade gardens, native plantings, and naturalized areas
Dormancy: Naturally dies back during colder seasons and regrows from the roots
USDA Zones: Approximately 3–8
Container Friendly: Possible in a large container, but best suited to woodland-style garden beds

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Black Cohosh bare roots promptly after arrival so they do not dry out. Choose a partially shaded location with rich, organic soil that remains consistently moist but does not stay waterlogged. Position the roots carefully, cover them with soil, and water thoroughly after planting. Maintain even moisture during establishment and add organic mulch around the planting area to help conserve moisture and recreate woodland-like growing conditions.