Xanthorhiza simplicissima

Yellowroot

Yellowroot has interesting tiny brownish purple flowers in spring and later produce star-shaped fruit enjoyed by birds and small animals. The foliage of Xanthoriza ia bright green and celery-like, it forms a dense carpet innumerous types of conditions. Yellowroot has long been used by Native Americans as a dye. Fall color starts off yellow and changes to a reddish purple later in the season. Yellowroot spreads to make an excellent colonizing groundcover. Good for banks and soil stabilization.

Height

3 Feet

Spread

10 Feet

Bloom Color

Purple

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
464	Xanthorhiza simplicissima #1
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Erosion Control
•	Fall Color - Attractive
•	Full Shade
•	Green Roof Plants
•	Groundcover
•	Native
•	Rain Garden Plants

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Moist
•	Sandy
•	Wet

Bloom Time

•

Spring

Exposure

•	Full Shade
•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
•	Sun

Attracts Wildlife

•	Food Source for Wildlife

Tolerance

•	Clay Soil Tolerant
•	Dry Shade Tolerant
•	Wet Site Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

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