Blue Cohosh - Caulophyllum Thalictroides

Blue Cohosh is a herbaceous perennial plant native to eastern North America. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) and spreads to a width of 1-2 feet (30-60 cm). The plant has large, compound leaves resembling the buttercup family. The leaves are bluish-green and are arranged in an alternating pattern on the stem.

Flowers and Usage

In the spring, it produces small, greenish-yellow flowers that grow in clusters on long stalks. The flowers are followed by berry-like fruits that ripen in the summer. The plant's thick and fleshy roots are used in herbal medicine.

This plant prefers moist, shady conditions and often grows in woodland areas, streams, and damp meadows. It is an essential plant in traditional Native American medicine used to treat various ailments, including menstrual cramps, labor pains, and rheumatism.

If your income is increasing primarily in the Eastern U.S., with plenty of rain, If you need plenty of ground cover in your backyard and are tired of wrestling with flowers that require a lot of maintenance, it may be just the ticket you are looking for.

Blue Cohosh's Stunning Foliage

Known for their bushy, tulip-shaped foliage and bright, blue-berry-appearing berries, those in zones 3 through 8 are an obvious choice for those looking for an attractive hedge or hedges throughout their garden.

Where To Plant

It is a straightforward plant that forms colonies, rising between 1 foot to 3 feet tall. If you plant them near one another, they will self-pollinate one another. It does best in clay or loam soils that are moist but well-drained. The berries will bloom in April and May as green flowers, followed shortly after that by several berries.

Requirements

Plant in partially shaded areas, as they do not do well in steady sunshine. It needs only an average amount of water and works well with Acid or Neutral soils. It requires very little maintenance, and it only takes the plants about 1 season to reach maturity for landscaping purposes.

They are perfect. Although difficult to establish in seed form, the logical step is to buy them in root form in the fall. If you cover the soil with an overcoat of leaves in the spring, these beauties will soon sprout and do well in your garden.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.

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