Aletris farinosa

Common Name
White colicroot
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
6, 7, 8, 9
Commercially available
Yes

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Additional Info

Habitat: Moist clearings, roadsides, open woodlands, meadows, bogs, mafic fens, and high-elevation outcrops with periodic seepage. Frequent across the southern half of Virginia, except in the outer coastal Plain; infrequent, with many distributional gaps, in the northern half of the state.

Wildlife Value: This plant attracts pollinators.

Flower Color
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
April
May
June
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant