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Xanthorhiza simplicissima (Yellow root)
Xanthorhiza simplicissima (Yellow root)
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Yellow root (Xanthorhiza simplicissima)
Height, Spread: 2-3 ft, 6-10 ft
Water/Soil: Moist, well-drained, loam
Light: Dappled sunlight-full shade
Bloom: Spring, purple star-shaped flowers
Native Range: Eastern North America
Qualities: Wildlife resource, Deer-resistant
Notes: Deciduous shrub commonly found along rivers and streams statewide in NC. A good wildlife resource, its fruits are eaten by birds and small mammals. Small animals also seek cover under its branches. Best used in woodland gardens or alongside rivers or streams. A good option for stream bank restoration as it spreads clonally and stops erosion.
Local Delivery Options
Orders over $200 are hand delivered to your doorstep in the greater Triangle area for free
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Orders less than $200 are hand delivered for a flat fee of $20.
We deliver to the following NC counties: Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Guilford, Orange, and Wake
Any orders placed outside of the above counties will be cancelled and refunded, unless you've already discussed your longer-distance order with us. You can email us at info@carolinahabitats.com.