Cowbane
Cicuta virosa
Cowbane is a highly toxic aquatic perennial best suited to naturalistic wetland or bog garden settings by experienced growers who are fully aware of its extreme danger to humans and animals. It requires permanently wet or waterlogged soil and full sun to partial shade, and should never be planted where children or pets have access. This plant is considered one of the most poisonous in the Northern Hemisphere and should be handled with great caution.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Naturally Grows In Wet Conditions; Keep Soil Saturated At All Times • Plant In Boggy Or Permanently Wet Soil; Never Allow Soil To Dry Out
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 25, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.