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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
$20.83
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.