Source: Reuven Martin
Plant Names
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:
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan:
Vivace
des plantes qui reviennent année après année
Gardener Experience:
Ne se propage pas de manière incontrôlable
Spreads by rhizome
Facile à germer
Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
Suitable for school gardens
Ecological Benefits:
No ecological benefits information available.
Tolerates:
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
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
- Bromus pubescens
Hairy Woodland Brome
Brome pubescent - Eutrochium purpureum
Purple Joe Pye Weed
Eupatoire pourpre - Scrophularia lanceolata
Lance-leaved Figwort
Scrofulaire lancéolée - Verbena urticifolia
White Vervain
Verveine à feuilles d'ortie - Verbesina alternifolia
Wingstem
Verbésine à feuilles alternes
Substitute For Non-Native Plants
- Sorbaria sorbifolia (False spirea)
- Aruncus dioicus (Goat's Beard)
- Polygonatum odoratum (Solomon's Seal)
Sowing Information
Download Seed Envelope Labels (PDF)
- 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.
Canadensis