White Snakeroot
Ageratina altissima
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White Snakeroot is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 1–5 ft and blooms in late summer and fall with white flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Medium, Medium to Wet, Wet
- Height
- 1–5 ft
- Spread
- 1–3 ft
- Bloom Time
- Fall, Late Summer
- Bloom Color
- White
- Garden Goals
- Deer Resistant, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Woodland edge; late-season nectar; naturalized area
- Wildlife Value
- Several moths and flies
White Snakeroot grows best in full sun or part shade with medium, medium to wet, or wet soil. At maturity, it is typically 1–5 ft tall and 1–3 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies and native bees. Notable wildlife value includes: Several moths and flies. It is well suited to Woodland edge, late-season nectar, naturalized area.
Good to know: Toxic to cattle and horses; use with care around grazing animals.