Aletris gracilis
Aletris gracilis, known as Colic root, is a perennial ornamental plant belonging to the Nartheciaceae family. It prefers full sun and medium water conditions, growing to a height of 0.6–1 meter in USDA zones 4–8. This plant blooms with white and cream flowers from June to August and thrives in loamy, sandy, or peaty soil. It attracts pollinators and is not toxic or evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Peaty
Height
0.6–1 m
Spread
0.3–0.5 m
Zones
4–8
Flower colors