Osmorhiza claytonii
Common name: Clayton's Sweetroot
Clayton’s sweetroot is a hairy plant with open clusters of small, white flowers that rise above the foliage on stalks from upper leaf axils. Blooming in May and June, the plant reaches 2’ typically and prefers part to full shade and rich moist soils. The roots of this plant have an anise-like odor when bruised. Generally found in moist woods.
Contract grow only.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Maple Shade Tolerant, Uncompacted Urban Soils
Habitat
Floodplain, Moist Woods, Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
White
Fall color
None
Size
- Mature height
- 2 Feet
- Mature width
- 2 Feet
- Max height
- 3 Feet
- Max width
- 2 Feet
Additional information
Pollinator hot spot