Carolina Redroot
Scientific Name: Lachnanthes caroliana (Lam.) Dandy
Synonyms: Gyrotheca tinctoria (J.F. Gmel.) Salisb., orth. var., Gyrotheca tinctorium (J.F. Gmel.) Salisb., Lachnanthes caroliniana (Lam.) Dandy, orth. var., Lachnanthes tinctoria (J.F. Gmel.) Elliott, orth. var., Lachnanthes tinctorium (J.F. Gmel.) Elliott
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Liliidae / Liliales / Haemodoraceae / Lachnanthes Elliott/ Lachnanthes caroliana (Lam.) Dandy
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | LACA5 |
| Group | Monocot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herb |
| Native Locations | LACA5 |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Carolina Redroot.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Moisture Use | Medium |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | High |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | High |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 200 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| pH, Maximum | 7.4 |
| pH, Minimum | 4.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 10912 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 3450 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 55 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 30 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 12 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 13 |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Toxicity | None |
| Active Growth Period | Summer |
| C:N Ratio | Medium |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Gray-Green |
| Foliage Texture | Fine |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Blue |
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 3.0 |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Lifespan | Long |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
Reproduction
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
|---|---|
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Small Grain | No |
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Late Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Low |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
