This plant, with showy summer-blooming white flowers, is often used as a honey plant, medicinal plant, and garden ornamental. The species is quite variable, and several subspecies or varieties have been recognized within it.
The tall spiky blossoms of Bugbane makes an appearance in our parks by mid-summer. It grows in moist shady locations and is a native wildflower to our region. There are nursery grown varieties of this plant that make a nice addition to a shady perennial garden. An easy to care for plant that adds some height to the garden.
A summer day at Blue Spruce Park, the perfect place to enjoy the passing clouds.