Caulophyllum thalictroides

Common Name: Blue Cohosh

Plant Type: Herbaceous

Habitat: Woodland

Light Requirements: shade

Soil Moisture:

Soil Type: Loam

Height: 2 - 3 ft

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Colour: greenish- yellow to brown

Germination Requirements: Seed is hydrophilic, intolerant of dry storage. Seed germinates only after multiple cycles of warm and cold, typically 40° - 70° - 40° - 70°F. Seed will not germinate in presence of chemical inhibitors.

Details/Comments: Conspicuous, bright-blue berries

Picture Copyright: John Oyston