Plant Library
White Rattlesnake Root
Common Name: White Rattlesnake Root
Botanical Name: Prenanthus alba
Variety: N/A
Blossom Color: White/Purple
Bloom Time: Aug-Oct
Zone: 3 to 7
Exposure: Part Shade to Shade
Mature Height: 3-4'
Mature Width: 12-24"
Notes: Also known as Lions Foot. Clusters of pale green flower buds are followed by white blooms with purple or burgundy mottling. Flourishes in dappled shade and medium-moisture soils. Native bees, moths and beetles will flock to this fascinating plant. May go dormant in exceptionally hot weather.