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Sanguinaria canadensis

Bloodroot

Star-like, white flowers on red stems emerge through the tightly rolled, heart to kidney-shaped leaves.

  • »  Rhizomatous, native, woodland perennial
  • »  Solitary, cup-shaped, white flowers with yellow stamens
  • »  One of the first flowers to appear
  • »  Flowers often emerge through the unfolded leafs
  • »  Green, variably lobed, heart to kidney-shaped leaves
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

9cm Potted
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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:10-15 cm
  • Spread:20-25 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Naturalizing
• Rock garden
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Sanguinaria canadensis

  • Native to Ontario
  • The rhizomes release a red sap when cut, giving rise to the common name bloodroot

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sanguinaria canadensis

Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained, fertile soil in partial to full shade. Thrives in some sun where soils remain consistently moist. Foliage often disappears by late summer.