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Also Known As

Goldenseal
Orangeroot
Yellow Puccoon

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Hydrastis canadensis plant details

Hydrastis canadensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrastis canadensis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: bare root shipping available, larger quantity available

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrastis canadensis

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hydrastis canadensis, known as goldenseal, is an eastern North American native with large, textured, lobed, umbrella-like leaves. The flowers emerge right from the leaf surface of the topmost leaf. They have no petals but showy white and yellowish green stamens. The fruits are green then orange then red and resemble a large raspberry sitting on the leaf. Goldenseal has a long history in traditional and herbal medicine though can be poisonous in large quantities.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Goldenseal is probably more popular for its reputation as a medicinal than for its ornamental value. Still the umbrella like leaves and crimson berries are not without garden merit.