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Xanthorhiza simplicissima
YELLOWROOT
Xanthorhiza simplicissima
Forms a thicket of upright woody stems and bright green leaves. 2 – 3′ tall. Purple fall foliage. Light to moderate shade (full sun if soil is moist). A highly desirable, underutilized, tall groundcover. Deer resistant. Yellow dye can be extracted from the sap. Northeastern U.S. native. Zone 4.