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White Snakeroot
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White Snakeroot

Ageratina altissima
In the United States: Native

Late-summer to fall blooming woodland perennial whose small white flower clusters provide nectar and pollen to honey bees when few other sources remain available. Spreads by rhizomes and tolerates shade.

Nectarmedium
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) July–October
TypePerennial
Sunpartial

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