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Shrub Yellowroot (Xanthorhiza simplicissima)

Shrub Yellowroot (Xanthorhiza simplicissima) is a low-growing, deciduous shrub with a spreading habit, prized for its yellow roots and delicate, purplish-brown flowers in

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Sunlight

Partial Shade to Full Shade

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Soil

Well-drained, Humus-rich

Temperature

Adaptable

Fertilizer

Low Feed

Care Requirements

Light

Partial Shade to Full Shade

Prefers shady locations, especially in hotter climates. Can tolerate some morning sun.

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Reduce watering during winter dormancy.

Soil

Well-drained, Humus-rich

Temperature

Adaptable

Prefers cooler temperatures. Tolerates a range from 10°C to 24°C. Protect from extreme heat and frost.

Fertilizer

Low Feed

Generally does not require heavy feeding. A light application of balanced fertilizer in spring is sufficient.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.3 - 1.0 m

Spread

0.5 - 1.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-Evergreen to Evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

Small

Optimal Sunlight Lux

1500

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Synonyms
Xanthorhiza tinctoria Woodf.
Zanthorhiza apiifolia L'Hér.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRanunculales
  • familyRanunculaceae
  • genusXanthorhiza
  • speciesXanthorhiza simplicissima
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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