Blue Cohosh Seeds (Caulophyllum thalictroides) | Native Woodland Wildflower for Shade Gardens

Introducing Blue Cohosh, a sophisticated native perennial for the shade garden. Prized for its blue-green foliage, spring flowers, and stunning blue berries, it's perfect for naturalizing under trees. Patience required for germination.

Key Features:

• 🌿 Authentic Native: Supports local ecosystems.

• 🌳 Thrives in Full Shade: Solves problems in dark, shady spots.

• 🍂 Year-Round Interest: Unique foliage, flowers, and decorative berries.

• ♻️ Eco-Friendly: Provides vital habitat for pollinators.

Detailed Planting Instructions

PLEASE READ: Cold Stratification Required. These seeds need a simulated winter period to break dormancy and germinate.

Stratification Method (Using Sand):

1. Use a small, clean container with a lid (like a deli cup) or a sealable plastic bag.

2. Fill it with a small amount of slightly moistened sand.

3. Mix your seeds into the sand, ensuring they are surrounded by it.

4. Seal the container or bag and label it with the date.

5. Place it in your refrigerator (not freezer) for 90 days (3 months).

Planting After Stratification:

• After the cold period, your seeds are ready to sow.

• Plant them just below the surface in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix.

• Keep the soil consistently moist and place the pot in a cool, shaded location.

• Germination can be slow. Patience is essential.

Ideal Growing Conditions:

• Location: Full to partial shade.

• Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich (add compost).

• Note: Does not tolerate dry or sunny locations.

What's Included:

• 10 Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) Seeds

Hundredfold Notes: 

The ecological damage caused by invasive species like English Ivy, Dog Strangling Vine, and Garlic Mustard in East Canada is immense. They smother our native flora, which in turn devastates the insect and bird populations that depend on them. Sowing native seeds is an act of ecological restoration.

Wishing you great success in rewilding your patches of earth, one native seed at a time.