Dorling Kindersley Ltd Other common names
blue cohosh, blue ginseng, garden blueberry, papoose root, umbrella leaf
Herbaceous Perennial
A rhizomatous perennial with leaves divided into three leaflets and sprays of small, green or yellow-brown, star-shaped flowers in spring. These are followed by deep, bright blue, berry-like seeds up to 1cm across
Position
Full shade, Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres