Xanthorhiza simplicissima
yellowroot

Notes:

The fact that this deciduous groundcover is listed in UFL's system as suitable for use as a Christmas tree should help underscore the importance of using multiple sources whenever possible, which is the main reason I built this database in the first place.

Holds leaves late in autumn (good for groundcover usage, I would think).

The impression I get is of one of the most culturally adaptable woody plants in this whole database, and native too. However, despite being native, yellowroot is listed by Doug Tallamy as supporting no butterfly/moth larvae.

Sources: Sunset, JerseyYards.org, Missouri BG, Dirr.

Tags:

acidic soil preferred
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
clay tolerant
deer resistant
dense canopy
dry shade tolerant
easy to grow
exposure:full shade
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
form:shrub
habit:spreading/wide
native:eastern North America
part shade preferred
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease free
sandy soil tolerant
stoloniferous/suckering
type:broadleaf
use:groundcover
use:naturalizing
water:ample
water:moderate to little
water:regular
wet soil tolerant


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