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    Aletris farinosa

    Also Known As

    • Colic Root
    • Unicorn Root
    • White Stargrass

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-36"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Aletris farinosa plant details

    Aletris farinosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aletris farinosa

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: nartheciaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: rock garden, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aletris farinosa

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From a lovely basal rosette, in early Summer comes a 12-24" spike of unusual white flowers. Full sun to part shade. Moist to average soil.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    Gardening facts about Aletris farinosa plant

    How to Grow Aletris farinosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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