Ageratina altissima

Ageratina altissima

Wild Seed Project / 50-cell Deep Plug Tray
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Ageratina altissima

Ageratina altissima

Common Name :

White Snakeroot

Bearing clusters of fuzzy white flowers, this tall elegant plant provides welcome blooms in late summer and well into the fall; its nectar attracts a number of butterflies, moths, and bees.

Caution: Snakeroot contains the toxin tremetol, which poisons the meat and milk of cows that eat it. The toxin can then be passed on to humans who eat the meat or drink the milk of affected cow.

Artwork by: Samantha Cook

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Attributes

Life Cycle

Perennial

Sun Exposure

Part Shade to Shade

Soil

Wet to Average, Average

Mature Height

2-3 feet

Mature Spread

1-3 feet

Growth Habit

Spreading/Suckering

Habitat

Forests

Deer/Rabbit Resistant

Yes

Native to MA

Yes

Wetland Indicator Status

FACU

Wildlife Benefit

White late-season flower heads provide forage for native leafcutter bees and small butterflies; seeds are eaten by songbirds.

Design Tips

Great for adding a pop of white to late season landscapes

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