Cimicifuga racemosa

(syn. Actaea racemosa) Black Cohosh  Low mounds of deep green, ferny foliage give rise to 4-6’ stems topped with spikes of brush-like, fragrant flowers late summer > early fall. Best in part shade (AM sun is ideal) in moderately moist, humusy soils. This lovely woodlander is deer and rabbit resistant and is touted as having medicinal uses for ‘women’s remedies’.