A charming white flower blooming now is white snakeroot (Ageratina altissima) formerly known as Eupatorium rugosum.

A member of the aster family, it has small rayless flowers arranged in clusters. The bright flowers and rich green leaves make this a handsome part-shade perennial. There is a dark-foliaged cultivar called ‘Chocolate' but since that cultivar has dark leaves, it is not recommended to use. ㅤ The common name comes from the belief that the rhizomes were beneficial in the treatment of snakebites. However, this plant is associated with “milk sickness” because toxins in the plant can transfer in the milk of dairy cows. . . . #nativeplants #nativeplantsofgeorgia #gardening #pollinatorplants #pollinatorgardening #nativehabitat #wildlifegardening #plants #georgia #gonative #spring