Yellowroot

Xanthorhiza simplicissima

Size: 1 Gallon Availability

Flower
Max size: 3′ tall x spreading

Very Moist, Usually Moist
Humus, Sand, Silt
Part Shade, Shade

Showy fall bronze color, this deciduous plant makes a great groundcover as it freely suckers from its roots. Its roots and bark produces a yellow dye when crushed. Tolerant of dry soils once established, this plant prefers moist conditions.