{"product_id":"xanthorhiza-simplicissima","title":"Xanthorhiza simplicissima","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXanthorhiza simplicissima\u003c\/strong\u003e is a unique eastern U.S. native shrub known for its delicate ferny foliage and unusual chocolate purple spring flowers. It forms low suckering colonies that work well as a woodland ground layer or erosion control plant. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 - 3 ft x 4 - 6 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus rich soils; tolerates clay and seasonal wetness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; benefits from regular moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is native to the eastern United States, especially in moist woodland and riparian areas from Pennsylvania to the southeastern states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes as a nectar source for early flying butterflies such as Spring Azure and Mourning Cloak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides nesting cover for ground foraging birds like thrushes and towhees; fall foliage also supports habitat complexity for woodland songbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 3 - 5 ft apart to allow for natural colony expansion and massing in woodland settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for shady slopes, woodland gardens, rain gardens, or the edges of streams where soil remains moist. Effective in naturalized groupings or as a native alternative to invasive ground spreading shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAruncus dioicus (Goats Beard)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides tall, plume like flowers above the fine texture of Xanthorhiza.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex plantaginea (Seersucker Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds evergreen texture at ground level in rich woodland soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMertensia virginica (Virginia Bluebells)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Complements Xanthorhiza's spring bloom with pastel blue flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrastis canadensis (Goldenseal)\u003c\/strong\u003e - A native medicinal herb that thrives in similar moist shade conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolygonatum biflorum (Solomons Seal)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Arching stems and white bell shaped blooms echo the plant’s refined woodland character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45886014914721,"sku":"XANTHORHIZA SIMPLICISSIMA","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/vv556gthyj7uiui.jpg?v=1675197994","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/xanthorhiza-simplicissima","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}