Red Root

Red Root Overview

Wachendorfia is a genus containing around 4 species in the bloodwort family, Haemodoraceae. These plants are evergreen perennials that have characteristic blood-red rhizome structures underground, hence the common name Red Root. They produce linear leaves with parallel venation and pleats. Flowers are star-shaped and coloured pale yellow, bright yellow or creamy pink, they are typically borne from upright stems above the foliage.

How to propagate Red Root

Division

Divide rhizomes in spring.

Seed

Special features of Red Root

Attractive flowers

Attractive leaves