Description

Xanthorhiza simplicissima, Yellow Root, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennials, (sub Shrub)

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Native bare root perennials are dug and shipped while dormant, mid October to early spring.

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Description

Yellowroot is a native deciduous shrub of eastern North America that can be found in it native habitat from New York to West Virginia and south to Florida and Alabama.  It is not typically available commercially, but in its natural habitat is found on edges of streams or damp woods in sandy soil under a canopy of dappled sunlight. In North Carolina, it is found in the mountains and Piedmont areas. It grows 1-3 feet tall and spreads by suckers. Flowers appear in spring in drooping panicles and fall color is yellow to reds.

It will grow in well-drained moist sandy or clay loams in partial sun to shade. The best fall color occurs with some sun. Use this plant as a ground cover on banks of streams, woodland gardens and naturalized areas.

Its common name, Yellowroot, comes from the roots of the plant, which are yellow.  The roots and stems can be used in dye making.  Stems have also been used in basket weaving.

Uses (Ethnobotany):
Native Americans used the roots to make yellow dye
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Woody

Country Or Region Of Origin:
Eastern USA
Distribution:
AL , CT , FL , GA , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MS , NC , NY , OH , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV
Wildlife Value:
Provides understory habitat and food for upland game birds, songbirds, and small animals feed on the fruit.
Play Value:
Defines Paths
Textural
Wildlife Cover/Habitat
Wildlife Food Source
Dimensions:
Height: 2 ft. 0 in. – 3 ft. 0 in.
Width: 6 ft. 0 in. – 10 ft. 0 in.

Light:
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Soil Texture:
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Soil pH:
Acid (<6.0)
Soil Drainage:
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Available Space To Plant:
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Region:
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8b, 9b, 9a

Xanthorhiza simplicissima, Yellow Root, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennials

For Shipping, Install and additional info please see “About Bare Root“.

Native bare root perennials are dug and shipped while dormant, mid October to early spring.

See all available Native Bare Root Perennials

Check the native status of this species for your area via the USDA Plants Database here