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Caulophyllum thalictroides

Blue Cohosh (Squaw Root, Papoose Root)

Emerging, compound, lacy foliage on this woodland plant shows a tint of blue or purple pigment. Greenish-yellow to greenish-brown flower clusters produce deep blue berries.

  • »  Insignificant yellowish-green flowers
  • »  Flowers finish and leave behind berry-like seeds
  • »  As the seeds age, they take on a blue colour
  • »  Seeds have lasting interest well into the fall
  • »  Emerging leaves show a tint of blue or purple
  • »  Blue-green, meadowrue-like foliage
  • »  Woodland perennial
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

1 Litre
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Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Seed
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Green
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Caulophyllum thalictroides

Native to Ontario

Foliage resembles that of thalictrum (Meadow Rue), hence the species name thalictroides.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Caulophyllum thalictroides

Best grown in a shady, woodland area in a rich, humusy, consistently moist soil. Slow to establish and best left undisturbed once mature.