Xanthorhiza simplicissima

Xanthorhiza simplicissima is a small (less than two feet tall) shrub native to streambanks across the southeast. It grows best in moist, well-drained sites with part shade. It suckers and forms attractive low colonies. Inconspicuous flowers bloom in the spring and attract small pollinators. Tiny fruits ripen in the summer and are eaten by small mammals. Xanthorhiza simplicissima is an excellent low plant to use in restoration projects.