Xanthorhiza Simplicissima Yellow Root

A mat-like, spreading shrub with erect, leggy stems to 3 feet. The bark and long roots are deep-yellow and bitter. Grows best in damp woods, wet depressions & stream banks.  Acidic soil, Sands, gravels or silts. Makes a desirable ground cover for moist sites. Brittle stems may suffer with heavy ice glaze. Freely suckers from the roots. Grow with other woodland plants such as primula, astilbe, pulmonaria, etc.

Zone: 3-10