Aletris farinosa | White Colic Root, Star Grass, True Unicorn Root | Various
Aletris farinosa belongs to the plant family NARTHECIACE and Genus Aletris This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Aletris farinosa does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Aletris farinosa so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Aletris farinosa white colic root,star grass,true unicorn root is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Aletris farinosa is thought to have beneficial uses as either an estrogenic or an antirheumatic. The rhizome and the leaves are used in herbal preparations. The rhizome can be toxic.
Alkanna tinctoria | Alkanna, Alkanet, Dyer'S Bugloss. Originated in Greece | Various
Allamanda nobilis | . Originated in Brazil | Various
Allenrolfea occidentalis | Iodine Bush | Flower
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.