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Next Sale: Trees, Shrubs, and Vines this Fall at Geist Nursery! Online Preorders Open Mid-August. Public Sale Sep 23 - Oct 12 Limited Trees and Shrubs Available By Appointment Only: Now-September 23.
Next Sale: Trees, Shrubs, and Vines this Fall at Geist Nursery! Online Preorders Open Mid-August. Public Sale Sep 23 - Oct 12 Limited Trees and Shrubs Available By Appointment Only: Now-September 23.
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) BARE ROOT

Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) BARE ROOT

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A compact understory species now rare in the wild due to habitat loss and historic and modern over harvesting. Easy to grow in moist understory, mature colonies look like a low, dense bush. Quickest propagation is by division of rhizomes, and dense colonies can be easily divided when dormant.

Light: Part Sun/Shade, Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic

Soil Type: Loam, Humus

Height: 9”-12”

Bloom Color: White

Bloom Time: May-Jun

Root Type: Rhizome

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract small flies and bees. Berries are likely eaten by small mammals and woodland birds. Foliage is likely unattractive to deer.