Aniseroot (Osmorhiza longistylis)
Osmorhiza longistylis, commonly known as Aniseroot, is a native perennial found in rich, moist woodlands and shaded ravines throughout Illinois. It thrives in loamy, well-drained soils and partial to full shade.
This plant features finely divided, fern-like leaves and produces delicate, white, umbrella-shaped flower clusters in late spring to early summer. The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, and the plant's aromatic foliage adds a pleasant fragrance to woodland gardens.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Osmorhiza longistylis is a lovely addition to shaded gardens and natural landscapes, offering beauty and ecological value, particularly in woodland or wildflower settings.
Osmorhiza longistylis, commonly known as Aniseroot, is a native perennial found in rich, moist woodlands and shaded ravines throughout Illinois. It thrives in loamy, well-drained soils and partial to full shade.
This plant features finely divided, fern-like leaves and produces delicate, white, umbrella-shaped flower clusters in late spring to early summer. The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, and the plant's aromatic foliage adds a pleasant fragrance to woodland gardens.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Osmorhiza longistylis is a lovely addition to shaded gardens and natural landscapes, offering beauty and ecological value, particularly in woodland or wildflower settings.
Osmorhiza longistylis, commonly known as Aniseroot, is a native perennial found in rich, moist woodlands and shaded ravines throughout Illinois. It thrives in loamy, well-drained soils and partial to full shade.
This plant features finely divided, fern-like leaves and produces delicate, white, umbrella-shaped flower clusters in late spring to early summer. The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, and the plant's aromatic foliage adds a pleasant fragrance to woodland gardens.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Osmorhiza longistylis is a lovely addition to shaded gardens and natural landscapes, offering beauty and ecological value, particularly in woodland or wildflower settings.
Bloom: late spring to early summer
Habitats: moist to mesic deciduous woodlands and gentle slopes of wooded ravines, where a variety of deciduous trees are dominant
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist to mesic
Plant type (height): forb (1 to 2.5 feet)
Requirements: dappled sunlight to moderate shade
Soil: rich loamy soil with decaying organic matter