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Blue Cohosh

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides)

Lacy blue-green foliage emerges purple-tinged. Striking persistent dark-blue berries; all parts toxic if ingested.

Family
Berberidaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
1–2 ft
Spacing
0.5–1 ft apart
Light
shade
Soil moisture
moist
Soil pH
acidic, neutral
Bloom
April, May
Bloom colors
yellow, green, brown
Wildlife value
pollinators
Landscape uses
border
Native states
AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV

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