Hydrastis canadensis

Also called Yellow Root, Orange Root, Yellow Puccoon, Eyebalm

Flowers display small circles of spidery white petals with green tips
Red raspberry-like inedible fruit appear in late summer
Flowers are followed by glossy black seeds
Flower stalks are topped with two smaller leaves
Large palmate crinkled green basal leaves
Slow to establish
Bloom Time: April to May

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
15-30 cm

SPREAD:
15-30 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in a moist to wet, well-drained soil, in a cool, shaded area.

Additional Notes about Goldenseal:

Native to Ontario

The Cherokee used the bitter tasting root of goldenseal for many purposes, i.e. as an antiseptic, a general health tonic, and to treat snakebite. The Iroquois used it to treat whooping cough, pneumonia, and digestive disorders. Early American pioneers used it primarily as an eyewash, but also to treat sore throats, mouth sores, and digestive disorders. Today it is used to boost the immune system.

Due to habitat loss and unscrupulous over-harvesting, Goldenseal is listed as rare or endangered in many US states and listed as Threatened on Schedule 1 of the federal Species At Risk Act (Canada).

The flowers provide nectar and pollen to various bees and other insects, while the fruit is enjoyed by birds and small mammals.