The best varieties of black cohosh

Black cohosh began to grow in gardens not so long ago, however, thanks to its all-season decorativeness, flowering in early autumn, when there are not so many flowers in the garden, and its marvelous aroma, it won the recognition of many gardeners. Black cohosh is also unpretentious, durable and winter-hardy. How can you resist and not acquire such an imposing handsome man ?!

In latin black cohosh called Cimicifuga, which is formed from two words: cimex - "bug" and fago - "drive away".

Why was he given such a name?

Because before, only one type was widespread - black cohosh (Cimicifuga foelida)... And unlike the fragrant cultivars that are now grown in gardens, it was used as a repellant for insects. Because of this property of the plant, the whole genus was called black cohosh.

Now black cohosh is very rare in culture - other species have come to the fore. They have a completely opposite aroma, to which bees flock with pleasure. And how much butterflies love him - thanks to him, the peacock's eye and the admiral fly to my garden every year!

By the way, black cohosh is a good autumn honey plant.

Black cohosh is a large accent plant. Its beautiful, decorative foliage, which is often tinged with dark brown or beetroot shades, is immediately striking. The plant usually produces several rounded, bare, strong stems on which complex, pinnate leaves, often with a jagged edge, are located.

Part of the leaves is root. The root system is powerful, consists of a horizontal, multi-headed, strong woody rhizome and a large number of hard, dark fibrous roots, intertwined with each other and located very close to each other.

Therefore, it is not so easy to divide black cohosh. But under it there are practically no weeds: the root system does not give them the opportunity to survive.

At the beginning of summer, the rudiment of a future inflorescence appears on the stem, which slowly grows and only by the end of August develops into a weakly branched, leafless, narrow racemose g or paniculate inflorescence, increasing the height of the plant to 1.5 - 2 m.

The flowers of the black cohosh are very interesting: after opening the bud, the colored petals quickly fall off, leaving a bunch of white or pink stamens with pistils.

And the whole inflorescence turns into an elegant long fluffy brush about 3-4 cm wide and up to 50 cm long. The size of one flower is only 1 cm, but their number in the inflorescence is in the hundreds. The flowers open gradually, from bottom to top. Black cohosh blooms for a long time, up to one and a half months. And since flowering generally begins in early autumn, the seeds in the suburbs most often do not have time to ripen.

In my garden

There are about 20 species of black cohosh. In our country, these plants are found in Eastern Siberia and the Far East. They also grow in Mongolia, Japan, China.They are common in the eastern United States, from Ontario to central Georgia; and from Missouri to Arkansas.

These are flowers of forest edges, wet meadows, bushes.

In black cohosh, the nascent inflorescences are very decorative; in the summer they decorate the plant with tiny buds in the form of beads.

A species grows in my garden black cohosh (Cimicifuga simplex)... This species has pinnately complex long-petiolized green leaves 30–40 cm long, very decorating the garden. At the beginning of May, a curtain of basal leaves up to 40-50 cm high and shoots with several large leaves seated alternately grow rapidly. And in early June, an inflorescence emerges from the shoot, which slowly grows all summer.

Black cohosh are one of the few flowers in which incipient inflorescences are very decorative; in summer they decorate the plant with tiny (up to 0.5 cm in diameter) stylish bead-shaped buds. In general, these are unhurried plants that do not tend to bloom quickly. But the wait for flowering is worth it. One fine autumn day, the balls burst, white stamens appear, located in a semicircle, and the inflorescence turns into a funny long brush.

Flocks of such tall brushes hover over the leaves, creating the verticality of the autumn garden. It is a pity that the aroma of this species is very weak, you can feel it only with your nose buried in the flowers. But it blooms for a long time, about a month. Black cohosh grows very well in my garden - I have to separate part of the curtain every year so that it does not interfere with neighboring plants.

See also: Black cohosh tsimitsifuga (photo) - species and varieties, cultivation

Tsimitsifuga - an unforgettable sight

Recently, many varieties have been bred from different types of black cohosh. I have a growing variety black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)Pink Spike ’and black cohosh simple‘ Brunette ’. They do not grow as fast as species specimens. After planting, they take root for a long time, master in the garden and then develop slowly, without haste. They can be divided only after 5 - 6 years. They are the owners of the wonderful aroma. In these varieties, the leaves are very brightly colored, especially in ‘Pink Spike’.

In the spring, it grows dark green foliage with a brownish tint, and then it becomes beet. An unforgettable sight! Elastic candles stretch to a height of 40 - 50 cm, have a somewhat branched appearance.

The flowers in the buds look like beetroot-pink beads, and in the blossoming state the brushes brighten. ‘Brunette’ not as bright with brownish purple leaves and purple stems, but it is also quite good. Its inflorescences are slightly smaller than those of the ‘Pink Spike’. In my garden, the ‘Brunette’ blooms first, and then ‘Pink Spike’.

Black cohosh: care

Black cohosh in the Moscow region do not like to grow in the sun. Their leaves burn, the edge of the leaf blade turns brown, becomes dry, and growth stops. As a result, the plant has a depressed appearance. But in partial shade, they are chic, tall beauties, attracting everyone's attention all season: in spring and summer - with decorative contrasting leaves, in autumn also with interesting candles of inflorescences with a great smell. And in late autumn, yellowed black cohosh leaves add colors to the garden.

For all 15 years of cultivation, neither disease nor pests have affected my black cohosh. These plants prefer the land rich, with a lot of organic fertilizers.

Since black cohosh usually grows in one place for a long time (up to 20 years), when planting, dig a hole 60 cm wide and 50 cm deep, filling it by 30 - 35% with organic fertilizers: well-rotted manure or compost with the addition of a handful of ash and complex mineral fertilizer mixed with garden soil. If the soil is sandy, it is a good idea to add clay, if it is peaty, add sand as well.

This is a rather moisture-loving plant, and if the summer is dry, it must be watered, otherwise the black cohosh will wither.In the spring I feed my black cohosh with nitrogen fertilizer (urea), in the middle of summer - with a complex fertilizer with microelements.

In late autumn, I completely cut off the ground part of the plants and sometimes add a layer of compost as fertilizer. For the winter in the Moscow region, black cohosh do not require shelter, they winter well.

These resistant plants can easily endure even severe frosts on snowless soil. The only drawback of black cohosh is that in late-flowering varieties, flower stalks can be damaged by autumn frosts, and then there will be no flowering. Perhaps, on the eve of freezing, it is a good idea to wrap black cohosh with lutrasil and thus save the flower stalks. But for this you need to constantly be at the garden.

Black cohosh breeding

In the conditions of the Moscow region, seeds of black cohosh rarely ripen, therefore their main method of reproduction is vegetative: by dividing a bush or by cuttings. It is better to divide the bush in spring or autumn, in summer such procedures are undesirable.

Varietal black cohosh grow very slowly after planting, and it will be possible to divide the plant only after a few years. But if you want to propagate a young black cohosh bush as quickly as possible, then you can very carefully in the spring break the growing stem "with the heel" until it is small (up to 10-15 cm) and not woody, and plant it in a shady cuticle for rooting, covering it with lutrasil or plastic bottle. It's good to mix the soil in the cuttings with sand or perlite, and treat the cuttings with any root formation stimulator before planting. Most importantly, do not forget to maintain high soil moisture. Black cohosh root well - it happens that even cuttings without a "heel" form roots.

A beautiful combination

These ornamental plants go well with most shade-loving neighbors. The main thing is that their foliage is different in shape - it should be either round, like in badans, brunner, geyher and host, or thin long, like in iris and tradescantia. Black cohosh merge with the foliage of astilbe if they are green.

And if you plant black cohosh with foliage of dark tones, then you will get an excellent combination with astilbe. But it must be borne in mind that the dark leaves of black cohosh will merge with the dark ground or with dark buildings. But on a green lawn, it is beautiful as a tapeworm. Black cohosh with brightly colored leaves are beautifully combined with heuchers of the same tones or contrasting yellow colors.

Quite good compositions are obtained with yellow daylilies. However, wherever you put this handsome man, you can always successfully beat him. Just don't forget about its wonderful scent.

It is advisable to place black cohosh in such a place that you can easily approach it.

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POPULAR VARIETIES OF CLOPOGON BRANCHED

‘Atropurpurea’ -leaves are reddish-brown, later turn green, flowers are white;

‘Frau Herms’ - dwarf variety up to 40 cm high, with white flowers;

‘James Compton’ - white candles of inflorescences and dark purple leaves.

COMMON VARIETIES CLOPOGON SIMPLE

‘Armleuchter ' - black cohosh with highly branched peduncles, on which white flowers are located, leaves are twice dissected;

‘Braunland’ - variety with dark brownish leaves;

‘Elstead’ (‘Elstead Variety’) - late blooming black cohosh with brownish-purple onion-shaped stems, white flowers opening from purple buds, and wide, oval, dissected leaves;

'Hillside Black Beauty' - white inflorescences on strictly vertical peduncles, leaves with a brownish tint;

'White Pearl' - a very beautiful variety with light green leaves and strongly curved snow-white inflorescences.

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The plant with the telling name "black cohosh" is actually suitable not only for repelling insects. In oriental medicine, it is actively used for uterine prolapse, although it must be used with caution due to toxicity. But even if there is no need to grow black cohosh for the benefit of health, it will be a wonderful decoration in the garden.

Black cohosh: photos and features of the plant

• Another name for this plant is cimicifuga, and in Germany it is called "silver candles", which reflects the appearance of the flower. Neat fluffy silvery-white rollers on long stems with ornamental leaves - this is what the black cohosh looks like. It grows mainly in the Northern Hemisphere, where a little more than 10 plant species are counted.
• In terms of life expectancy, it is a perennial with an excellent strong root system, which ensures good survival in low temperatures. The leaves are at the roots, pinnately separate in shape, large, muted red-burgundy hue. They have small jagged edges.
• The highlight of the plant is its flowers. They are small, silvery-white, located along the stem at the last 20-60 cm of its height, have several stamens and gather in inflorescences. The shape is often racemose or cylindrical. The stem can contain from 3 to 10-14 inflorescences. The height of the stem itself depends on the specific type of black cohosh: American reaches 1.5 m, Siberian - sometimes 2 m. The latter is rarely planted in gardens: it has a specific unpleasant odor, for which it is nicknamed "smelly". The Siberian species also has no visual appeal - inflorescences are rare, the stems are covered with hairs. But it is resistant to drought, it can often be found on the edges and in the forests.
• The main flowering period of cimicifuga is mid-summer, some species open their buds only in early autumn. Flowering duration is 1-1.5 months. After which the plant is able to give fruits, but they are not edible. Seeds are small, oblong, can be harvested for further sowing of the plant. The roots are recognized as medicinal in it. It is noteworthy that in addition to the classic white shade, black cohosh flowers can be painted in yellow, red, white-green, pink or cream tones.

Black cohosh branch: photos and characteristics of the plant

Branched black cohosh is the most common species in summer cottages. These luxurious 2 m high shrubs with many white "candles" attract special attention. They bloom later, starting in September and continuing until the end of October. Aroma, unlike other species, branchy cimifuga practically does not have.

Atropurpurea is considered the most attractive variety due to its ability to change the color of its leaves. Initially, both the buds and even the leaves have a burgundy color, on the stem it is softened by a weak white fluff. By autumn, the lower leaves turn green, and the flowers gradually turn from pure white to pinkish-white: the concentration of color decreases towards the ends of the petals.

The stem can reach 1.5 m in height, a young plant is usually no higher than 1 m. With a lack of sunlight, it grows poorly, flowering occurs with a delay. If the summer is rainy, the temperature is below normal, this variety is able to bloom only by the end of September. Even in the middle lane for wintering there is no need to cover it, however, in the spring it should be wrapped in a cloth in order to protect it from recurrent cold weather. Reproduction is done by division.

"FrauHerms", unlike the previous variety, cannot boast of such a height of stems. This is a dwarf variety, it does not grow above 40 cm. Its flowers are pale white, the bush is abundantly strewn with them. For 1 sq.m. it is undesirable to plant more than 4 pcs. of this variety.Often, gardeners shape the bush by cutting it off, which prevents excessive growth. Reproduction of this instance is also carried out by division.

Black cohosh racemose: photos and characteristics of the plant

• In this species of black cohosh, the bushes are also very tall, reaching 2 m, the stems branch. The growth is significant, in breadth it can move 0.6 m. As a result, it is required to plant loosely, with a minimum distance of 0.5 m. The root system is powerful and extensive. The leaves are evenly distributed along the stem, sit on petioles, trifoliate and large, have teeth along the edge, reach 1 m in width.
• Small yellow-white flowers have a honey aroma, inflorescences form a cone, taper towards the top, occupy up to 0.8 m from the top of the stem. Flowering begins in mid-summer and lasts until early October. It is noteworthy that the opening of the buds is gradual: first the lower rows, then there is an upward movement.
• Not all of its varieties retain a delicate color: there are also specimens with burgundy leaves and purple receptacles, from which white petals come out with a subtle lilac tint. In such a variety, even after flowering ends and flowers begin to die off, an attractive appearance remains.
• The best conditions for the racemose black cohosh are heavy, clayey soil, well moisturized. It may even be a swampy area. What is especially important: an excess of moisture for this type of cimicifuga is not terrible, as well as drought. However, in the matter of caring for him, gardeners focus on watering, as well as on top dressing during the period of bud appearance.

Black cohosh "brunet": photos and features of the variety

• Of all the varieties of simple black cohosh, gardeners distinguish "brunet". This is an interesting plant in its color, which has a purple stem with a brown undertone. It has leaves of the same color, and dazzling white flowers, whose petals emerge from a purple receptacle. Bud of the 1st shade with a stem. The bushes themselves reach 3-4 m in height as they grow older, and therefore this variety is often used to create hedges that divide the suburban area into zones. Its flowering period occurs at the end of summer.
• The care requirements for this variety are somewhat different from those indicated for the rest of the species and varieties: it loves sunny areas, unpretentious in terms of watering. The soil must be drained, acidity does not matter. Hardy and easy to survive dry periods. Due to the combination of such characteristics, black cohosh "brunet" appears especially often on garden plots in the middle lane.

Black cohosh: growing and care

Black cohosh can be planted using several methods. The main one is considered to be classic sowing, which is made with freshly harvested seeds. The longer they wait, the lower the likelihood of their germination. In this case, germination will still be uneven, as a result of which several crops are usually carried out, following each other.

Six months are allotted for the emergence of seedlings, during which it is important to maintain the optimum temperature. At first, it is 20 degrees above zero, remaining for the first 3 months, then it is allowed to lower it to 4 degrees. At the same time, the humidity should be low; you should not cover the containers with seedlings. Therefore, black cohosh is usually sown in winter.

The bush will bloom only for the 3rd year, for the 1st time nothing will appear except for foliage. If you want to admire the flowering earlier, you should purchase an already adult seedling or divide an existing bush. The stalk should be in a mixture for several days, which enhances the development of the root system, and then it is important to keep it warm. For example, in a greenhouse. Term - until the rooting of the shoot. After that, he must be planted in the area where he will grow for the next few years.

The selection of a substrate for black cohosh is not difficult: almost all of its species and varieties value moisture (this does not apply only to the moment of growing seeds), as a result of which they need soil where moisture is retained for a long time. If there is a risk of drying out the land (for example, in regions with hot summers), it is advisable to cover the area around the black cohosh with mulch. Watering is done regularly for 3 seasons, with the exception of winter. In dry times, it can be carried out with a frequency of 1 time in the 2nd day.

The high acidity of the substrate and its fertility are also important. Before planting a bush, it is recommended to apply fertilizers - leafy soil and compost. Feed the plant once a season enough. And the last factor taken into account when choosing a place for a cimicifugu is lighting. In a shady area, there will be more lush bloom. The only area that you shouldn't place black cohosh is under trees, as it may not have enough moisture for stronger plants to take.

Black cohosh does not tolerate a transplant, therefore it is recommended to immediately find a permanent place for it. If it was necessary to move it, it is necessary to deepen the crown of the roots only 10 cm underground. This will allow the plant to more easily adapt to the new zone. Transplants are permissible only in a young (1-2 years old) plant. Adults are undesirable to move around the site.

Black cohosh is a unique plant. It is a good remedy for harmful insects and is used in folk medicine. At the same time, culture is a great decoration for any garden. There are not so many plant species, but they all have attractive features. This allows you to pick up black cohosh for a site or flower bed with any design.

Black cohosh is a genus of 12-18 flowering plants belonging to the Buttercup family. The homeland of the plant is the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The genus is closely related to the raven flower, and many botanists include it in this genus. Thus, together with the Voronets, the size of the family grows to 20-26 varieties.
The name of the black cohosh cimecifuga (Cimicifuga) means "scaring away bugs", that is, if we consider in more detail Cimex - "error" and fugere - "to run." Native people in North America used this plant to treat gynecological diseases, and later researchers from Germany confirmed that black cohosh helps in treating symptoms of menopause.
Many black cohosh cultivars have been developed specifically for garden use, for which the brunette cultivar has received a Merit Award from the Royal Horticultural Society. We offer you a description of the black cohosh flowers and their photos, as well as the rules of planting and care in the growing process. You can find all this information on this page.
In China, the flower is distributed as a plant for the treatment of uterine prolapse and some other diseases. The medicinal part is the root and rhizomes called Ma She. There are several reasons for this name - its leaves are similar to hemp leaves and it has excellent medicinal properties.
The black cohosh plant does not always have a pleasant scent, but in recent years, many varieties have been developed that have a more pleasant scent. Despite the unpleasant smell, black cohosh still attracts butterflies, rabbits and deer.

Description of black cohosh and his photo

Black cohosh is a very large flower up to two meters high with white fluffy flowers and red leaves. Perennial grasses with heavy, long-lived rhizomes. Leaves are basal and stem, connected by a petiole with basal wings that encircle the trunk. Stem leaves are alternate. The leaf blade has a 1-3 (trifoliate) connection. Leaflets are ovoid with a wide back of the same shape. The edges of the foliage are jagged across the entire surface. Look at the black cohosh flowers shown in the photo in a wide variety:
The panicle-shaped inflorescence with thorns varies from 7 to 60 centimeters (depending on the species). There are also one to three bracts with an alternative, contracting stem. The flowers are bisexual and absolutely symmetrical in size and shape. Sepals are not persistent. Possible shades are cream, greenish white, greenish yellow, pinkish or red. Black cohosh flowers are very small and are collected in paniculate and racemose inflorescences up to twenty centimeters in size. The seeds of the plant are small, oblong in shape. The following are photos of black cohosh in various vegetative periods of plant development:

Black cohosh care

Black cohosh tolerates both the sun and partial shade, but the main thing is to protect the flower from drafts and winds. This can ruin him, since, despite the fact that the peduncles are very strong, they still need additional support. It is not very difficult to organize proper care for black cohosh in the process of growing it, even for novice florists.
The soil does not need to be dry, but requires abundant watering throughout the summer and some moderate watering throughout the rest of the year. You cannot do without additional moisture - you need to spray the flower at least once or twice a week. The bush will receive additional moisture if the roots are overlaid with mulch. In no case let the black cohosh dry out during the growing season - they do not like swampy conditions, but they must be watered about 5-6 centimeters every week.
Convenient for those gardeners who do not particularly like to tinker with weeds - they die under the powerful foliage of black cohosh, so they will not cause you unnecessary trouble. Pests and diseases also do not bother the plant. Inflorescences that have withered should be cut off in the process of caring for black cohosh.

Planting and growing black cohosh

To begin with, you should know that the stems must be cut for the winter to the surface of the earth. It is not recommended to transplant black cohosh, as it tolerates it very badly. If you manage to avoid this procedure, then you will become the owner of a beautifully flowering plant, the beauty of which will grow from year to year. Therefore, planting black cohosh should immediately be carried out in the place where you would like to see him for many years.
Black cohosh flowers love shade and partial shade, but it is better not to plant them under the shade of trees, as there it will have to compete for moisture. You can plant a flower both in spring and autumn. If you are planting the bare roots of a flower, place the crown of the roots 10 centimeters below the soil surface. Thus, the plant will more easily endure the transplanting process. Read more about the process of growing black cohosh later in this article.
Black cohosh can be grown in several ways: using cuttings and seeds.
If you decide to use the cuttings path, then every five to six you can divide a bush, bud or root shoot. Keep the shoot in the root-forming mixture for several days so that the flower can settle better in the open field. After that, you can keep it in a warm place for several days, it is good if it is a greenhouse. If there is no greenhouse, then we recommend that the easiest way is to keep it under plastic or glass until the black cohosh takes root. Then you can already transplant the flower into open ground. Further cultivation of black cohosh in this case consists in timely care, fertilizing with mineral fertilizers and loosening the soil.
It is better to sow black cohosh seeds for growing immediately after harvest, then the probability of germination is 100 percent (although some scientists believe that such a method can lead to their decay). By the way, they can also germinate unevenly, so be sure to take this fact into account during the first and subsequent crops.Germination after six months, subject to temperature conditions: the first three months +20, the remaining +4. Subject to the dry regime and the required temperature regime, the embryo will have time to develop, and the level of germination increases sharply, and the likelihood of rotting is zero. After sowing, the seeds give flowers in the third or fourth year.
The ideal soil for planting black cohosh is moist and acidic (preferred). If you store the bush in a cool place, chances are good that it will be more lush and blooming. By the way, most black cohosh blooms from late summer to early autumn, although for example the Misty blue variety blooms in spring. The soil should be rich in fertilizers - add leafy soil, rotted manure or compost. If you add fertilizers to the soil every season, then you will definitely not need additional fertilizers.
For growing black cohosh in the garden, experienced landscape designers recommend combining black cohosh with bright red and purple flowers. Recommended varieties of flowers are columbine, Solomon print and lily.

Black cohosh varieties

The variety of flower forms and their colors makes black cohosh varieties almost universal. Some types are suitable for planting next to a decorative pond, others can be used for landscaping hedges and decorating the front walls of the house. We offer you some varieties of black cohosh with their photos and a short description.

Black cohosh racemose

Black cohosh is a species of flowering plant in the Buttercup family. It is native to eastern North America, as well as from the extreme south of Ontario to central Georgia to the west in Missouri and Arkansas. It grows in various places in the forest and is often found in small forest clearings. Roots and rhizomes have long been used medicinally by Native Americans. The juice from this plant material has analgesic, sedative and anti-inflammatory properties.
Black cohosh is a smooth herbaceous perennial plant that produces large, complex leaves directly from the rhizome. Its height can reach 60 centimeters, basal leaves up to one meter in length and width (thus, they form repeating groups of three leaves with large jagged edges).
Flowers grow in late spring and early summer on a high stem from 75 to 250 centimeters in height, forming inflorescences up to 50 centimeters long. The flowers have no petals or sepals and are dense clusters of 55-110 white long stamens 5-10 mm in diameter. The flowers have a distinct sweet, fetid odor that attracts large numbers of flies, mosquitoes and beetles. Fruit is 5-10 mm long with one pistil containing several seeds.
The plant species has a history of taxonomic uncertainty dating back to Karl Linnaeus, who, based on the morphological characteristics of the inflorescence and seeds, placed the species in the genus Voronets. This definition was subsequently revised by Thomas Nuttall, who reclassified the species to the genus Black Cohosh. The classification of the latter was entirely based on dry follicles typical of the genus. However, recent data from morphological and gene phylogeny show us the fact that Voronets is more closely related to species of the genus Voronets than other species of the genus Klopogon.
Black cohosh grows in moist, heavy enough soil. After flowering, our attention is drawn to a tall, tapering inflorescence of white leaves on a sinewy black-purple stem. The flower gives off an unpleasant odor. Even with a dried head and seeds, the plant retains its beautiful appearance for several more weeks. Its burgundy carved leaves add interest to the overall look of the garden. It is very popular with gardeners due to the fact that neither heat nor drought will kill the black cohosh.Proper care of black cohosh of this variety comes down to timely watering and feeding. Look at the photo of black cohosh and appreciate the beauty of this plant:

Black cohosh branching

Black cohosh is also known as black cohosh. Plant height can vary from four to six meters. Flowering time is June or July. The flower is white.
Black cohosh grows best in soil with medium moisture in full shade. Prefers humus (organic matter that decomposes completely or partially, almost synonymous with compost, is used as a fertilizer for the soil), organically rich soil that retains moisture. If the soil dries out, the foliage will begin to wilt. Place the bush with the flower in a location well protected from the wind.
Below are some photos of black cohosh with variations of tinted inflorescences:

Black cohosh branching "Atropurpurea"

A flowering perennial, usually planted in moisture-rich soils (for example, it grows very well in forests). It is prized for its large leaves that range in color from dark green to bronze purple. Thorns of fragrant pale pink flowers rise above the bush in early fall. Great for breeding. On cool summer days, Black Cohosh "Atropurpurea" will grow well in sunny areas, otherwise it is recommended to grow the plant in incomplete shade, in a place protected from direct sunlight. It takes about three years for the flower to fully ripen. Soil type - normal or clayey with alkali. It is necessary to maintain an average level of humidity - periodically additionally spray black cohosh. It grows very slowly.

Black cohosh branching "Pink spike"

Blossoming season for pink spike black cohosh is autumn, late summer. Grows vertically, reaching a height of 60-90 centimeters. It is recommended to keep the flower in the shade in warmer climates. Its decorations are pale pink petals and dark bronze-purple leaves. A beautifully shrubby plant with a set of toothed, deep-veined, oblong-oval leaves.
Grows best in partial shade in moist, organically rich soil. It is necessary to water the plant constantly during spring, summer and autumn. It takes several years for Black Cohosh branching "Pink Spike" to reach maturity and grow stronger. Mature clusters should not be transplanted or otherwise disturbed.

Black cohosh

Black cohosh is a rhizome, herbaceous perennial with compound leaves and small creamy white flowers with a short, straight, simple or branched apical raceme with poisonous red, black or white berries. The brunette is distinguished by brownish-purple stems and leaves and a white, dense inflorescence of petals, which are purple in the bud.
The flower can reach a height of three to four meters. Flowering time is late summer and early autumn. Prefers sunny locations with well-drained soil. Grown by gardeners for their tall stature and impressive flowers. Will be the perfect backdrop for your garden at the end of summer. Very hardy.

Black cohosh daurian

Black cohosh daurian is a perennial herb, common in Eastern Siberia, Mongolia, China and Japan. Flowering time is from August to September.
The plant has deeply cut, dark green, two and three trifoliate leaves on a branched stem that forms a deciduous crown up to 3-4 meters tall. The black cohosh variety Daurian has heart-shaped inflorescences. The flower stems are tall, fragrant and fluffy, creamy white petals that grow well above the foliage.
Easy to grow in medium soil with moderate moisture in shade or partial shade. Prefers humus, as well as organically rich soil that retains moisture.If the soil is too dry, then you risk burning the foliage (as a result, the flower depreciates).

Black cohosh simple

Black cohosh is a perennial herb that originates in Mongolia, eastern Russia and Japan. The approximate height of the plant is from three to four meters. Flowering time is from August to September.

Black cohosh negligee

Black cohosh black negligee is a perennial flowering plant usually planted in rich, moist soil. This is one of the most popular forms today. Curved incense sticks or white-hued thorns rise above the bush in mid-autumn. It is best to keep the flower in full sun or partial shade, but the soil should always remain moist. The plant will need at least three years to fully mature. Black cohosh can be divided every five years.

Black cohosh cordifolia

Black cohosh cordifolia differs from other varieties in its unprecedented longevity - it can live in one place for about 25 years. At the same time, it is very unpretentious and has incredible vitality even in winter. The flower will brighten the shady areas of your garden and give them a little chic. Black cohosh inflorescences are a fix idea for all caring florists, because thanks to the unusual petals and inflorescences of the plant, unusually light and airy bouquets are obtained for any occasion.

Choosing ornamental plants for decorating a summer cottage, the gardener wants them to help achieve the most striking effect. Therefore, it is often possible to find a plant such as a cimicifuga in personal plots. It can be described as a spectacular and airy flower that can present even the most ordinary flower garden in a new light.

It looks no less attractive in those cases when grown singly... This plant can be considered a “muse” for the gardener, therefore, in recent years, it has been widely used in landscape design.

Description of cimicifuga

This perennial, familiar to many experienced flower growers, is one of the brightest representatives of the Buttercup family. At this moment 15 species of this culture are known, each of which begins to bloom at a different time. Wild species of black cohosh can be found in Siberia, European mountains, as well as temperate latitudes of North America, China, Mongolia, the Far East and the Japanese islands. Any species of black cohosh get along well in our climate. After all, they are not afraid not only of spring frosts, but also severe winter cold.

The origin of the name of the cimicifuge is interesting: this word is translated from Latin as "Driving away bedbugs"... The plant got such an unpleasant at first glance name because of the stinking black cohosh, which is widely used as an insecticide.

It costs only a little damage this perennial, and the air immediately begins to be saturated with an unpleasant-smelling substance. Therefore, it is not surprising that the people often call it "ordinary stinker" or "stuffy root."

This variety is not widely used for decorative purposes. Usually, gardeners prefer varieties that have a more pleasant aroma. More accurately conveys the meaning of the name of this plant in the German version, which sounds like "silver candles".

Black cohosh attracts attention not only by its graceful appearance, but also by its structure. Leaves, which are similar to large parsley, have decorative properties; they are formed immediately from a thick tall stem. Inflorescences usually have two forms - spike and racemose.

In those years when the summer is cool, black cohosh may not bloom. However, it still has a considerable number of advantages that are valued in landscape design: vitality, unpretentiousness, frost resistance and durability. It can be grown in one place without transplanting for 25 years... Moreover, from year to year, it will only add to the attractiveness. And even if the name does not sound so beautiful, this does not apply to its decorative properties, because black cohosh is a very colorful and spectacular plant.

Popular varieties of black cohosh

Black cohosh genus includes many types, each of which has its own characteristics, therefore it is on them that you need to pay attention when choosing an option for creating flower arrangements.

• Black cohosh is branched. It is a tall plant that can reach a height of 2 meters. During the growing season, forms small cream-colored flowers that form large, elongated inflorescences. The leaves of this species of black cohosh have a varied color, which can be red-chocolate, bronze or dark cherry. Flowering occurs unusually late, unlike many plants - in September. However, if there is a lot of rainfall during the season, then the plant may not have enough time to form inflorescences. Therefore, it is undesirable to choose an area in the shade for planting.
• Black cohosh is simple. The characteristic features of this plant are small drooping inflorescences, which are formed by small flowers. This black cohosh variety has the worst case in cloudy summers, since in such conditions it is highly likely that it will not bloom. Within this group, it is worth highlighting the Brunet variety, which is in demand among many flower growers. It features a bronze-chocolate foliage that retains its rich hue throughout the season. Its white flowers, which turn purple at the moment of blooming, look no less attractive.
• Black cohosh racemose (cimicifuga racemosis). It is a tall perennial plant that usually grows up to 2 meters in height. It is decorated with fragrant inflorescences that have a candle-like shape, which open from bottom to top. Flowering begins in July and lasts until September. At this time of the year, the plant transforms as flowers that have a white or cream shade begin to bloom.
• Black cohosh is smelly. This species differs from other species by an unpleasant odor that comes from the aerial part of the rhizome. Many people know this variety under the name "Adam's rib", and he wears it for a reason, because its lower sheets strongly resemble ribs. The tallest are adult specimens, which can reach a height of 2 meters. Black cohosh leaves are large, feathery. Small flowers with a light green color are presented in the form of paniculate inflorescences.
• Black cohosh American. This plant stands out for its impressive size, as it can grow up to 90-150 cm. During growth, forms dense bright green leaves. Flowering begins in July and lasts until the end of August: at this stage, it has cylindrical inflorescences-brushes, which form flowers of a gray-beige shade.
• Black cohosh daurian. Mature plants usually do not exceed 1 meter in height. Inflorescences have signs of pubescence, presented in the form of branched long candles. As a rule, they look a little drooping due to the small white flowers.

All varieties of black cohosh have their own characteristics, differing from each other in terms of flowering, size and shade of inflorescences.

Plant care secrets

When growing black cohosh, experience is not particularly important, so even a novice gardener can enjoy the bloom of black cohosh. but certain points need to be consideredto keep the flowers bright and vibrant every season.

1. This plant is equally comfortable in open space and in the shade. But in any case, it is recommended for him to choose a place protected from drafts, otherwise this plant will not survive. Black cohosh grows poorly if planted too close to trees.The fact is that their roots will consume a certain amount of moisture and nutrients that are brought in when caring for a perennial.
2. When growing black cohosh, you must remember that this is a fairly large plant. Therefore, adult specimens require much more space than young plants.
3. It is recommended to grow tsimitsifuga on moist soil, rich in humus and having a loose structure. It is helpful to mulch regularly to reduce moisture evaporation. However, it is undesirable to lay the mulch near the base of the plant, otherwise moisture will begin to stagnate there, and soon the stem will begin to rot. In dry periods, watering alone is not enough, therefore, in addition to them, spraying must be carried out.
4. During the growing season, top dressing is mandatory. For this, mineral fertilizers are used, which must be applied to the soil in accordance with the instructions.
5. Although black cohosh is a powerful plant, any strong wind can seriously damage it. To protect its peduncles, it is recommended to carry out a garter. First of all, this operation is necessary for tall specimens.
6. During the season, black cohosh grows dense leaves that limit the spread of weeds. Therefore, when the bush becomes an adult, there will be no need for weeding by itself. Also, this plant is well protected from diseases and pests.
7. The plant requires care throughout the season: in the fall, it is necessary to prune wilted panicles. This will help keep the black cohosh bush attractive. This is especially important for those varieties whose leaves have an unusual appearance.
8. In order for black cohosh to endure the winter well, in late autumn, complete pruning of the stems is carried out.
9. You should not rely on the cold resistance of the culture, since even in this case the plant cannot do without shelter from the fallen leaves. Rhizomes, which have grown strongly upward, primarily need such protection. However, if gentle species of black cohosh are grown on the site, then they, as a rule, die after a harsh winter.

How to breed black cohosh?

The main methods of plant breeding are - sowing seeds, dividing the bush and propagating by cuttings.

Sowing seeds

Until now, there are disagreements among specialists regarding the first breeding method. Some argue that it is best to sow the seeds after they have been harvested.

But there is a different opinion on this matter: before sowing seeds, it is imperative to harden by stratification, which is carried out for 6 months.

• for the first three months, the seeds are kept in a dry room at a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius;
• the rest of the time, the seeds should be refrigerated at 4 degrees Celsius.

Usually, these measures allow you to ensure the full development of the embryo, as well as increase the percentage of germination. When the seedlings become adults, they are transferred to a permanent place, be sure to capture an earthen lump along with the plants. With this growing method, flowering occurs in two to three years.

Rhizome division

Plants are propagated by division best of all in early spring. For this operation, it is best to use seedlings aged 5-6 years... However, keep in mind that the black cohosh rhizome is very stiff, so a sharp ax or shovel will be required to obtain planting material.

Conclusion

In search of an unpretentious plant to decorate their backyard, many owners often choose black cohosh. This plant fully meets expectations: it is very easy to grow it in our latitudes, also due to the fact that it perfectly tolerates any cold. Therefore, cimicifuga can be planted in open ground in early spring, without fear of being damaged by frost. However, she still has there are certain featuresconcerning cultivation in open field conditions. It must be remembered that black cohosh needs regular watering. Moisture should not stagnate in the soil, otherwise the plant may die without waiting for the moment of transplantation to a permanent place.

Black cohosh plant