How much sun does Golden Colicroot need?

Golden Colicroot grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Golden Colicroot bloom?

Golden Colicroot blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Golden Colicroot native?

Golden Colicroot (Aletris aurea) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 8 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Golden Colicroot attract?

Golden Colicroot draws bees and beetles.

Is Golden Colicroot HOA-friendly?

Golden Colicroot takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Golden Colicroot

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Aletris aurea

Last reviewed: June 2026

Toxicity unknown

Golden Colicroot (Aletris aurea) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

6"–18" H × 3"–8" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AL, AR, FL, GA and 8 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Golden colicroot is a compact native perennial that forms small clumps of narrow, grass-like leaves. It produces delicate spikes of tiny yellow-white flowers in late spring and summer that add subtle texture to garden beds.

In an HOA neighborhood

Golden Colicroot takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Very small and inconspicuous appearance
Grass-like foliage may look unkempt
Flowers are tiny and not showy enough for front yard appeal

Wildlife value

The small flowers attract native bees and beetles during the blooming season from May through July.

Common questions

How much sun does Golden Colicroot need?: Golden Colicroot grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Golden Colicroot bloom?: Golden Colicroot blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Golden Colicroot native?: Golden Colicroot (Aletris aurea) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 8 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Golden Colicroot attract?: Golden Colicroot draws bees and beetles.
Is Golden Colicroot HOA-friendly?: Golden Colicroot takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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