Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) packet of 50 seeds, organic

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Recently re-classified as Actaea racemosa*)
Perennial, native to the Eastern Forest biome in the US.  Hardy to all temperate zones.  One of the best and most robust of herbal landscape plants.  Striking foliage and tall white racemes. The tincture of fresh root is antidepressant, pain relieving, sedative, peripheral vasodilating, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory, specific for treating tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and is customarily used to control the infamous "hot flashes" of menopause. Plant prefers edge of forest or shade garden.  Black Cohosh withstands more shade than most forest-dependent plants, and if the seedlings are worked up for several years until they are quite large, then you can even plant it in the open garden with good results.  Sow in fall for germination in first or second spring, or give 3 months warm followed by 3 months cold followed by warm again.  If this scenario is followed, germ then occurs in warm soil in 1-2 weeks.  Work seedlings  up in pots in the shadehouse for a year or two before transplanting out.  A long-lived plant, development is slow at first, but given adequate compost and moisture during the growing season, monumental individuals can eventually be achieved.  50 seeds/pkt., Certified Organically Grown

*but we are not using this nomenclature and indeed do not agree with it.  Actea is the baneberry genus, and as the name implies plants within this genus should bear BERRIES.  Black cohosh is correctly put in the Cimicifuga genus as, consistent with other members of Cimicifuga, it bears its seeds in a FOLLICLE (not a berry for goodness sakes!).