NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Aletris farinosa
Northern White Colic-root, Mealy Colic-root, Stargrass
Scientific Name: |
Aletris farinosa |
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Genus: |
Aletris |
Species Epithet: |
farinosa |
Common Name: |
Northern White Colic-root, Mealy Colic-root, Stargrass |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Nartheciaceae (Bog-Asphodel Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
1-3 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist |
Bloom Time: |
April, May, June |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Pine savannas, pine flatwoods, seepage bogs, mafic fens and barrens, upland woodlands, roadbanks. Common in NC mountains and coastal plain; uncommon in piedmont. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Basal |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Recommended and Available |
State Rank: |
S5: Secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
State Status: |
Exploited (*Key) |
Notes: |
Plants are available and suitable for bog gardens. |
Martha Baskin |
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Martha Baskin |
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Tom Harville |
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Martha Baskin |
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Tom Harville |
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Will Stuart |
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Will Stuart |
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