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.