Xanthorhiza simplicissima / YELLOW ROOT
Xanthorhiza simplicissima, commonly known as Yellow Root, is a native perennial that adds both beauty and functional ground cover to shaded or woodland gardens. It features dark green, feathery foliage that grows in a dense, bushy clump, providing an elegant texture to the landscape. In spring, the plant produces small, inconspicuous purple flowers, but it’s most notable for its bright yellow rhizomes, which give the plant its common name. Yellow Root thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is particularly valued for its ability to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. Low-maintenance and deer-resistant, Xanthorhiza simplicissima is an excellent choice for adding a subtle, unique charm to shady or naturalized garden areas.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - am sun w/pm shade
· FLOWER COLOR - insignificant
· HEIGHT - 1-2 ft
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 3-9
Xanthorhiza simplicissima, commonly known as Yellow Root, is a native perennial that adds both beauty and functional ground cover to shaded or woodland gardens. It features dark green, feathery foliage that grows in a dense, bushy clump, providing an elegant texture to the landscape. In spring, the plant produces small, inconspicuous purple flowers, but it’s most notable for its bright yellow rhizomes, which give the plant its common name. Yellow Root thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is particularly valued for its ability to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. Low-maintenance and deer-resistant, Xanthorhiza simplicissima is an excellent choice for adding a subtle, unique charm to shady or naturalized garden areas.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - am sun w/pm shade
· FLOWER COLOR - insignificant
· HEIGHT - 1-2 ft
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 3-9
Xanthorhiza simplicissima, commonly known as Yellow Root, is a native perennial that adds both beauty and functional ground cover to shaded or woodland gardens. It features dark green, feathery foliage that grows in a dense, bushy clump, providing an elegant texture to the landscape. In spring, the plant produces small, inconspicuous purple flowers, but it’s most notable for its bright yellow rhizomes, which give the plant its common name. Yellow Root thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is particularly valued for its ability to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. Low-maintenance and deer-resistant, Xanthorhiza simplicissima is an excellent choice for adding a subtle, unique charm to shady or naturalized garden areas.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - am sun w/pm shade
· FLOWER COLOR - insignificant
· HEIGHT - 1-2 ft
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 3-9
