How to Grow and Care for Red root

Spider-flower features a striking display of vivid yellow to orange flower spikes atop tall stems, reaching up to attract pollinators in its native wetland habitats. Its long, sword-like leaves form dense clumps, offering a lush, green backdrop to the fiery inflorescences. This hardy perennial thrives in moist soils, where it uses its robust root system to anchor and gather nutrients.

Butterfly lily is a popular ornamental plant, notably featuring in marshy gardens. It is also often planted in architectural, city, courtyard, and sub-tropical gardens. Its Latin name (Wachendorfia thyrsiflora) honors E.J. von Wachendorff, an 18th-century Dutch botany and chemistry professor. Historically, the rhizomes of butterfly lily have been used to make a red-brown dye.

Shortman butterflylily is a perennial herb with a noteworthy clumping growth habit. Its striking long, narrow leaves emerge in a vibrant green shade, forming a lush basal tuft. The plant's inflorescence is distinct, boasting an array of dense, yellow flowers atop erect stalks that may allure pollinators in its native habitat. Adaptive to damp, marsh-like conditions, shortman butterflylily's unique form and flowering manner make it a beacon in wetland areas.

Brown butterflylily is a striking perennial herb with a robust stature. Its long, sword-like leaves cluster at the base, offering a lush green backdrop for the vibrant orange to red flower spikes that bloom from spring to early summer. This eye-catching show of color, a beacon for pollinators, sits atop tall stems that sway gracefully in their natural wetland habitats. Adapted to these moist conditions, brown butterflylily thrives where it can soak up full sun, contributing to the rich biodiversity of such ecosystems.