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Source: Reuven Martin

Plant Names

image of Plante à fleurs
Nabalus altissimus
Tall Rattlesnakeroot
Prenanthe élevée

Synonyms

tall white lettuce
tall white rattlesnake-root
prenanthe très haute

Plant Characteristics

Couleur de floraison: Blanc Bloom Period: Jul - Sep
Hauteur max: 8,0 feet
Max Width: 2,0 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light Condition:
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Vivace des plantes qui reviennent année après année
Gardener Experience:
does not spread Ne se propage pas de manière incontrôlable
plant spread by rhizome Spreads by rhizome
plant germinate easy Facile à germer
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
school garden Suitable for school gardens
Ecological Benefits: No ecological benefits information available.
Tolerates:
Transplantation Tolerant Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:

Seed and plant distribution status

No seeds available for this plant.
Nous acceptions les semences de cette plante

Faits intéressants

Tall Rattlesnakeroot produces tall flowering stems topped with clusters of small pale flowers in late summer and fall. It grows in rich forests, woodland openings, and shaded slopes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils. Its understated flowers and tall form make it suitable for naturalized woodland gardens. It requires patience while establishing. It prefers undisturbed soil. Avoid hot, dry garden locations.

Plant Location

Native to Ottawa region: Oui

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Nabalus altissimus
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Plaines à forêts mixtes

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Nabalus altissimus

No butterfly data available for this plant.

Specialized Bees Supported by Nabalus altissimus

No bee data available for this plant.

Complementary Plants

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Sorbaria sorbifolia (False spirea)
  • Aruncus dioicus (Goat's Beard)
  • Polygonatum odoratum (Solomon's Seal)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Surface sow
  • Sow anytime
  • Stratification duration: 0 days
  • Self-seeding

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: September
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Seeds have become fluffy and can be easily removed by shaking on gently pulling off from stem
  • Harvesting:
    • Cut stem (including pods), let air dry in paper bag, then shake seeds off after a few days
  • Seed viability test:
    • Pas de test requis avant le don
  • Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/8 teaspoon
  • Seed storage:
    • Sécher à l'air dans un sac en papier ou contenant ouvert, pour quelques jours jusqu'à sec
    • Secouer de temps à autre pour prévenir la moisissure
  • Cultivar: No, you can donate without knowing the source as there are only straight species
  • No harvesting video available at this time.

Toxicity Notes

Inadequate information on toxicity found.