Collinsonia canadensis
Photo Credit:
David Rupert
Found in edge habitat in medium moisture soils. Clusters of tiny, but exquisitely detailed, yellow flowers in late summer. Large toothed leaves on square stems. Both foliage and flowers are aromatic when crushed.
Notice coarse veining and scalloped-serrated edges.
R. Parker
Plant Information
Common Name(s):
horse balm
richweed
richweed
Type:
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture:
Moist
Light:
Part Shade
Soil:
Humus-rich Woodland