Ageratina altissima / White Snakeroot

Ageratina altissima makes an excellent addition of fall color in garden beds with its 2-3' height and clusters of showy white blooms that appear in late summer-fall. The flowers are loved by late season pollinators, including predatory insects. Thrives in full sun to part shade in moist, but well-draining soils.

Although the root of Ageratina has been known to treat snake bites, the aerial parts of the plant are toxic when consumed in large quantities and should not be eaten by humans or livestock.

Ecoregion 58 Northeastern Highlands