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Genus: Cimicifuga Species: racemosa Common Name: Black Snakeroot Family: Ranunculaceae Order: Ranunculales Native: Eastern North America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 4 to 9 feet Width: 2 to 4 feet Flowering Season: Late Spring to Summer Flower Color: White or cream Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 3-8 Note: This plant is suitable for garden backgrounds, perennial borders, woodland gardens, wildflower and medicinal herb gardens or as a specimen. Monitor plant for leaf spots and rust. Prefers partly shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.