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Giant Blue Cohosh

Caulophyllumgiganteum

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Caulophyllum giganteum by DiOhio
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Family
Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Caulophyllum (kaw-loh-FIL-um)
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Species
giganteum (jy-GAN-tee-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Corning, Ohio

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