Hydrastis canadensis Goldenseal

Ohio Native Plant Natural Range

Visit the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service website to view the natural range of Hydrastis canadensis.
Goldenseal is a rare plant in the state of Ohio; according to the United States Department of Agriculture and Resources, it is either threaten or endangered in 12 other states. United Plant Savers Medicinal Plant Conservation - Species at Risk
Tiny white flower on Goldenseal
Wildlife Significance Hydrastis canadensis

Pollination - By small Halictid bees
Visited - Syrphid flies and other bees
Berries - May be eaten by birds and small mammals
For more indepth information on Goldenseal , visit the Illinois Wildflower website or United Plant Savers
Seed Provenance Hydrastis canadensis
United Plant Savers 2024, 2025 root stock, Hickory Road Farms, Mosinee, WI, root stock 2012, 2013. NOG seed - 2024 - present
Garden visitors always seem to discover the berries before I can collect them

Cultivation Information Goldenseal

Goldenseal - Early spring
Family - Ranunculaceae Height - 4 to 8 inchesFlower Color - WhiteBlooms - May - JuneSun - ShadePerennial Hardy Zone - 4 to 8Soil - Moist to Medium Use - woodland ground cover
Contact
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Location
Columbia Station, Oh 44028 US
Ohio Department of Agriculture Nursery Inspection 2009 - 2026
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