species 23,861 observations

Blue Cohosh

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Field notes

Supports All

24 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Norman's Quaker, Snowy Geometer Moth, Black-patched Clepsis Moth 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Eastern Grass-veneer, Orange-legged Furrow Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee 21

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Dappled shade Full shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Water use: Medium
Soil: Sand Loam Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Deer resistant: Yes
Habit: Ascending Erect
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial Poisonous

From NC State Extension and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.