Alpine Rattlesnakeroot

Nabalus boottii

Alpine Rattlesnakeroot

Ken-ichi Ueda (kueda)

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Nabalus
Species:
Nabalus boottii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
White

Native Range

United States: Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers forested, shaded environments