Sun Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Soil Type: Sand-Loam, Loam, Loam-Clay
Height: 2 - 3 feet
Spread: 2 - 3 feet
Blooms: July, August, September, October
Root: Fibrous, Rhizome
Habitat: Deciduous woodlands, Woodland borders, Woodland meadows along rivers, Shady corners of pastures and yards, Fence rows
Landscape uses: Pollinator garden, Rain garden, Woodland planting, Naturalization
Complimentary Plants: Zig Zag Goldenrod, Largeleaf Aster, Tall Bellflower
Wildlife Value: The nectar of the flowers attracts a variety of insects, including leaf-cutting bees, Halictid bees, wasps, various flies, butterflies, and moths. Host Plant: Ruby Tiger Moth, various moth species
Seed Origin: Blue Mountains, Ontario
Germination Code: C(60), D
Photo credits: #1 by Fritzflohrreynolds, #2 by Cbaile19, #3 by Cbaile19
Ageratina altissima - White Snakeroot
White Snakeroot is native to woodland edges and recently-disturbed shaded sites. In late summer to fall, pure white flowers appear in flat-topped, branching clusters. This plant does well in part shade areas as it requires moisture in soils to thrive.