- Medicinal Herb
- Grown for Roots
Description
'Black Cohosh' seeds
Cimicifuga racemosa
Synonyms: Actaea racemosa
- Medicinal Herb
- Grown for Roots
Perennial popular medicinal herb with a history of use for relieving symptoms of menopause and other women's health issues. Well known as a herbal alternative to hormone replacement therapy. Grown for Roots which are black in colour and can be consumed fresh or dried & ground. Plant foliage reaches a height of 25-60cm, leaves are dark green with a serrated margin. Tall white flowers are produced on long spikes (up to 1m tall) in late spring and have a medicinal aroma which is repellent to insects. Prefers a moist shaded to partially shaded location. Harvest root in Autumn after leaves start to die back. Also known as "Black Bugbane" or "Snakeroot".
Seeds per gram: 365
Product code: G5-05
Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 6mm |
Season | Autumn |
Germination | 100-115 days @ 4-21°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Perennial |
Plant Spacing | 60cm |
Plant Height | 60cm |
Position | Part or full shade, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 450+ days |
*Notes:
Seeds should be sown direct in Autumn and will germinate in their second Spring. Requires regular watering, do not like dry conditions.
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Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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