Sanguinaria canadensis
Common name: Bloodroot
Bloodroot blooms in spring in rich, moist soils, before trees overhead fully leaf out. It typically rises 6-10" tall and spreads over time to form nice colonies. Each flower stalk typically emerges wrapped by one palmate, deeply-scalloped, grayish-green leaf. Each stalk produces a solitary, 2" diameter, white flower with many yellow center stamens. Flowers open up in sun but close at night and typically only last a couple of days. Leaves continue to grow after bloom (sometimes to as much as 9" across) and remain attractive until mid to late summer when the plant goes dormant. All parts of the plant ooze a bright reddish-orange sap when cut, hence the common name.
Limited availability.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Partial Sun / Part Shade, Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Requires Protected Site
Habitat
Moist Woods, Woodlands
Growth form
Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Slow
Flower color
White
Fall color
None
Size
- Mature height
- 8 Inches
- Mature width
- 8 Inches
- Max height
- 10 Inches
- Max width
- 1 Feet
Additional information
Pollinator hot spot