White snakeroot is a fast grower that handles poor soil conditions in full sun to part shade. Good for naturalizing areas but may spread aggressively. Features pure white fluffy flowers on strong, branching stems. Bees and other pollinators swarm on snakeroot while in bloom.
White Snakeroot
Ageratina altissima
Duration
Perennial
Plant Type
Wildflower
Available
Yes
Sizes Available
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
2-4 feet
Bloom Season
Early Summer - Early Fall
Flower Colors
White
Sun Tolerance
Soil Tolerance
Average
Features
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Reference Links
https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=AGAL5
https://www.gardenia.net/plant/ageratina-altissima
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=277391
Photo by Saara Nafici, Brooklyn Botanical Garden
QR
https://db.linpi.org/agal
Code
AGAL