goldenseal
Hydrastis canadensis
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) is a perennial for shade gardens, ground cover, and low maintenance planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist soil of most types. A single white flower with yellow stamens opens in early to late spring. Red fruit follows in a tight cluster. A layer of fallen leaves over the bed in winter helps it.
Pairs well with Yellow trout-lily, White trillium, and Bloodroot.
Native range
AL, AR, CT, DE, and 22 more places. See all 26
AL, AR, CT, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WI, and WV; ON.