Golden Seal Hydrastis Canadensis – 20 Roots

You are purchasing 20 Golden Seal roots (Hydrastis Canadensis) for your garden. Also known as orange root or yellow puccoon, this perennial herb is native to southeastern Canada and the eastern United States. Golden Seal is easily identified by its thick, yellow knotted root stalk. The stem is purplish and hairy above ground and yellow below ground where it connects to the yellow rhizome.

The plant features two palmate hairy leaves with 5-7 double-toothed lobes and single, small, inconspicuous flowers with greenish white stamens in the late spring. It produces a single berry resembling a large raspberry with 10-30 seeds in summer. Golden Seal has been ascribed many herbal properties and is cultivated easily in full to partial shade in beds or wooded areas. Hardy in zones 5-8.

Benefits of Growing Golden Seal: Growing Golden Seal provides you with a readily available source of this valuable herb for potential medicinal uses. The plant’s attractive foliage and unique berries also add visual interest to shady garden areas, promoting biodiversity and ecological balance. Furthermore, cultivating Golden Seal can contribute to the conservation of this native plant species.

Planting instructions are included with every order. We want to ensure your success in growing this wonderful herb. We are unable to ship to HI, AK and P.R. Thank you for considering our Golden Seal roots for your garden!

Frequently Asked Questions:

• How deep should I plant the Golden Seal roots? Plant the roots about 2-3 inches deep.
• What kind of soil does Golden Seal prefer? Golden Seal thrives in well-drained, humus-rich soil.
• How much sunlight does Golden Seal need? Golden Seal prefers full to partial shade.
• When is the best time to plant Golden Seal roots? The best time to plant is in the early spring or late fall.
• How often should I water my Golden Seal plants? Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.