Actaea racemosa  2 to 5 years trout lily

trout lily

If there are none available online do phone us if you want one (we might have a couple not on the stock list)

Flowers: June

The distinctive fruits are variously called samaras

named many of his plants after Shakespearean characters

Actaea racemosa  2 to 5 years trout lilyAbout this cultivar: Actaea racemosa is a North American woodland native, commonly called Black Cohosh, with clusters of small, white flowers carried well above the bright green leaves. The flowers are followed later in the season by interesting dry brown seed heads. The specific epithet, racemosa, refers to the flowers being produced in racemes. Has the RHS AGM. Not just for woodland, great at the back of a border! Position: Full sun, partial shade