Aletris farinosaCommon Name: Colic Root | Soil: Dry Dry-Mesic Mesic Wet-Mesic | |
Height: 2 ft - 3 ft | ||
Blooming: Jun Jul |
Grows in a wide range of moisture conditions, but is nearly always associated with sandy substrate. It is not very tolerant of competition from taller, more robust plants. The plant consists of basal leaves, and is often overlooked, until it blooms with a spike of smaller, numerous white flowers.
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