Colicroot

Overview

Colicroot (Aletris farinosa) is an attractive perennial native to North America. With a tall upright habit, colicroot produces small, tubular white flowers from April to midsummer. The lance-shaped, grass-like leaves also provide a delicate texture to the garden. Colicroot prefers moist to wet soils and full to part-sun conditions, and can even tolerate some shade. It is an excellent choice for sunny and moist forest clearings, native plant gardens, and wet meadows. It is a tough and hardy plant, and can withstand a variety of conditions.

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