Wildflowers
Blue Cohosh
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Features
Small, yellow-green to brown, six-pointed flowers (not showy), followed by deep blue berries.
Culture
Partial to full shade; consistently moist soil.
Mature Height
1-3 Feet
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
Bloom Color
Not of Interest
Bloom Season
April - June
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Additional Notes
Found in moist woods. Can spread slowly by rhizomes to form colonies.
