Sow in Autumn; seeds germinate readily in spring.
These estimates for how long Black cohosh takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 100 days | Min days | Max days (0)
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A. racemosa had previously been placed in the genus Cimicifuga; however, morphological and gene phylogeny analyses indicated the need for reclassification of Cimicifuga species, including black cohosh, into the genus Actaea.1
Racemosa refers to the flowers being produced in racemes.2
Common name of bugbane refers to it’s insect repelent properties.2
Black bugbane, Fairy candle, Red snakeroot
Cimicifuga racemosa