Black Cohosh; Snakeroot (Actaea racemosa). Hardy, herbaceous North American perennialDescription: Tall spires of snow-white blossoms in early summer tower above the rich, large, dark green foliageHabit: Flower stalks grow to 6' high; 3' wideCulture: Prefers shade but tolerates some sun; rich, woodsy, well-prepared garden loam and mulch; plant crowns just below soil surfaceHardiness: USDA Zones 3 through 8Origin: North AmericaJefferson documentedBlack cohosh, or snakeroot, has been grown in American... - Black Cohosh; Snakeroot (Actaea racemosa).
American Spikenard (Aralia racemosa). Hardy, summer-flowering, North American perennial Clusters of tiny, white flowers gathered in large, showy panicles bloom amongst bold, compound foliage; flowers followed by deep purple, inedible berriesOrigin: Nor... - American Spikenard (Aralia racemosa).
Black Willow (Salix Nigra). Deciduous, North American medium-large fast-growing treeDescription: Dark brown to black bark develops into a rough shaggy texture with age, narrow tapered dark green leaves grow up to 6", single or multi-trunkedHabit: Grows 30 to 8... - Black Willow (Salix Nigra).
American Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis). Deciduous, North American shrub Large clusters of fragrant, creamy white flowers in early summer followed by edible, blue-black berries; distinctive, pinnately-compound leavesOrigin: North AmericaNative to moist regions in muc... - American Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis).
Black-eyed Susan; Orange Coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida). Hardy, summer to fall-blooming, native perennialMasses of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with dark brown centers; shiny, deep green foliageOrigin: Eastern United StatesThis showy, long-blooming wildflower is native to... - Black-eyed Susan; Orange Coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida).