Yellowroot
Xanthorhiza simplicissima
Ranunculaceae
Growth habit
Shrub - Clonal
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Not Native to the Finger Lakes Region, NY to KY and FL
Location
Mundy Wildflower Garden, Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection
Source of plant
Forestfarm Nursery, Klyn Nurseries, Klyn Nurseries, Plant Collections Consortium, KY , Woodlanders Inc.
Description
A flat-topped ground-covering shrub with erect stems and celery-like leaves that reaches 2'-3' in height. Fall color golden yellow and orange; flowers star-shaped, brownish-purple, 1/6"-1/4" across, borne on 2"-4" long racemes in March and April.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3