Aletris farinosa, Unicorn Root, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennials

$8.00

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Aletris farinosa, Unicorn Root, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennials

(requires a minimum purchase of 5 plants, must be purchased in groups of 5)

Wholesale pricing is based on quantity.

5 or more $8.00 each

25 or more $4.00 each
50 or more $2.25 each

300 or more $2.00 each

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.

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Aletris farinosa, Unicorn Root, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennials

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Description

Aletris farinosa, White Colicroot, Colic Root, Unicorn Root, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennials

Aletris farinosa L.
White Colicroot, Colic Root, Unicorn Root
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ALFA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Low, yellow-green, grass-like leaves subtend colic root’s leafless flowering stalks which rise 2-3 1/2 ft. At the top of a sturdy, round stem is a spike-like cluster of small, white, urn-shaped flowers.

Until the 19th century the roots were collected and used medicinally to treat colic. I

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Flower scape up to about 40 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , WI , WV
Canada: ON
Native Distribution: C. MA, s. Ont. & WI, s. to FL & TX
Native Habitat: Moist peaty, sandy or gravelly areas.

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
Soil Description: Moist to dry, sandy soil.
Conditions Comments: Aletris lutea, with yellow flowers, occurs in similar habitats and blooms from June to July.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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.

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