Blue Cohosh
Blue Cohosh
Blue Cohosh
Native to Missouri, the Blue Cohosh plant can grow to a height of between one and three feet. Its upright purplish, waxy stems showcase foliage at their midsections that start as a smoky blue hue during the spring and transition to a bluish-green hue when they fully mature.
Blue Cohosh is Used as a medicinal plant remedy
Leaf clusters will develop near the apex of the stems. These clusters typically comprise three compound leaflets, each further divided into nine subleaflets for maximum foliage. Each leaflet grows to about two and one-half inches in length and width. These leaves are hairless and toothless, which makes them the perfect background foliage for this plant's flowers and fruit.
Alongside the unique foliage of the Blue Cohosh plant, it will be ornamented in the springtime with flowers. These are around half an inch in diameter with six-pointed sepals that appear in a brownish-green to yellowish-green hue. Each flower features six yellow inner stamens with a green ring in the center. When the summer heats up, these flowers will concede to beautifully attractive green berry-like seeds. These seeds are this plant's most visibly desirable part and sit starkly above the leaf canopy.
All seeds take on a rich blue color and develop a fleshy outer coating in the late summer. Each seed measures around one-third of an inch in diameter and take on a globoid shape. Many viewers will state that the Blue Cohosh's seeds remind them of tiny grapes. As this perennial experiences a thinning in its foliage later in the year, these seeds provide a vital interest of ornament for any garden.
The Blue Cohosh Caulophyllum Thalictroides,
The Blue Cohosh plant can be called Caulophyllum Thalictroides, Squaw-Root, Caulophylle Faux-Pigamon, and Papoose-Root. It's a member of the Berberidaceae family and is well-known to grow into a mature, bushy perennial. Its root system is fibrous and rhizomatous, making this plant perfect for growing in various conditions. The sweet nectar in this plant attracts honeybees, its plethora of foliage attracts caterpillars, and its berries attract woodland birds. This plant is naturally deer and rabbit resistant.
Shipping Information
We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.