Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City, USA

Common name: Snakeroot

Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym: Ageratina liebmann 'Chocolate'

Distribution: North America

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Hardiness: 4a

Life form: Perennial plant

Comments: This perennial plant has chocolate-colored leaves with deep shiny purple stems, which makes a wonderful contrast to the explosion of white flowers in the fall. It thrives best in moist, well-drained, alkaline soils in partial sun. If it is grow in full sun, the leaves may be scorched and new growth may be damaged. Remember to cut it back in early spring and fertilize to promote bushier growth. Keep in mind that this plant is toxic for people and animals.