Osmorhiza longistylis
Aniseroot
- Average to high moisture soils
- Partial to full shade
- 24” tall, 18” to 24” wide
- Late spring blooms
- Ontario native, Thrives in Woodland and Forest Ecosystems
New to me, grown from seeds from Prairie Moon Nursery https://www.prairiemoon.com/osmorhiza-longistylis-anise-root
A lacy, spring blooming species for partially to fully shaded gardens and ecosystems. The anise scent, and flavour, suggested int heir common name extends to their foliage, which is edible and can be used as a flavouring or nibbled on its own.
Please check out the Prairie Moon listing at the link above for more details.
Photos by Douglas Goldman, Rob Routledge and Douglas Goldman via Wikimedia Commons