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| Identification |
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Genus
Hydrastis
Species
canadensis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
goldenseal
orangeroot
turmeric
Family
HYDRASTIDACEAE
Specimen number
S11626
Data source
HtZn p127;MedPl p103
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
6" - 1'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial to full shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Organic
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-04
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Hydrastis canadensis has a colorful display of berries in the fall and early winter. Goldenseal (also known as orangeroot and turmeric) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species does well in organic soils. Partial to full shade is ideal for this plant. It prefers moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Other interest
raspberry-like inedible fruits in fall
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
It is toxic in large doses
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
tonic
laxative
anti-inflammatory
antibacterial
bitter
amenorrheic
hemostatic
astringent
Medicinal parts
Rhizome
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
yes
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Hydrastis canadensis has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as a tonic, as a laxative, as an anti-inflammatory and as an antibacterial. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. Goldenseal (sometimes called orangeroot and turmeric) is not safe for use during pregnancy. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the rhizome.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Hydrastis canadensis is a perennial.
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