Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Xanthorhiza

Species:

Xanthorhiza simplicissima

USDA Symbol:

XASI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

90 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

purple, brown

Ground Cover:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow, orange, red

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best; stored seed requires cold stratification. Germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI