Colic-root
Aletris farinosa
Description:
A member of the Liliaceae family, this plant has flowering stalks that lack leaves and grow up to three feet tall. The flowers are small and bell shaped, and appear from early to late summer. These flowers grow in uplands and wetlands in dry to moist sandy soils. The common name of this plant comes from the usage of its roots to treat colic.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | White Colicroot, Unicorn Root |
| Plant Family: | Liliaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| Bloom Time: | Mid June to late July |
| Fruit Timing: | To late August |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S4 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
| Soil pH: | Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |