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.