Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Xanthorhiza

Species:

Xanthorhiza simplicissima

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may

Bloom Colors:

Purple

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded woodland areas

Germination Information