Ageratina altissima

White Snakeroot

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 8B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Late Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, woodland garden
Height 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing