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 Native Plant Database

Ageratina altissima var. altissima (White snakeroot)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Ageratina altissima var. altissima (L.) King & H.E. Robins.


White snakeroot

Asteraceae (Aster Family)



An erect, much-branched perennial up to 4 ft. tall. Large, opposite, pointed-oval leaves. Flowers are tiny, pure white, and in flattish clusters near the top of the stalk.


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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , NE , NH , NJ , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , VT , VA , WV , WI , DC
Canada: NB , NS , ON , QC , SK
Native Distribution: Eastern Canada to Sask., s. to WV, upland GA & e. TX
Native Habitat: Rich woods; thickets; clearings; shady river bottoms
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Soil Description: Rich soils.
Conditions Comments: Spreads by seed and can become weedy.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds

Last Update: 2012-12-07