Is Blue cohosh toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Blue cohosh is not safe to consume . If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

What is the growth pattern for Blue cohosh?

Blue cohosh grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Blue cohosh be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Blue cohosh can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Blue cohosh

Q: Is Blue cohosh easy to care for?

Blue cohosh is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Blue cohosh?

Blue cohosh prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Blue cohosh

This plant is a perennial herb with an erect, simple stem, single leaf divided into threes. It has flowers in a terminal cluster which are 6-parted and a greenish-yellow. The fruit opens to expose 1-2 blue, fleshy seeds. They are found in the forest or natural area in moist woods.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Genus

Caulophyllum

Family

Berberidaceae

Order

Ranunculales

Also known as

Blue cohosh, Squaw root and Papoose root

How to care for Blue cohosh

Water

How often to water your Blue cohosh

Blue cohosh needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Blue cohosh in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Blue cohosh: 6ft from a window

Blue cohosh can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

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Nutrients

How to fertilize Blue cohosh

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Blue cohosh: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Blue cohosh after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Blue cohosh is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors