Bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis
A lovely, native, spring ephemeral! The flowers open just as the leaves unfurl in early spring, opening in the sun, closing-up at night. Plants go dormant by mid-summer. The common
Typically 1 pint–1 gal · $9–$30 · final price at pickup
- Thu, Aug 278 AM – 4 PM
- Fri, Aug 288 AM – 4 PM
- Sat, Aug 298 AM – 2 PM
A lovely, native, spring ephemeral! The flowers open just as the leaves unfurl in early spring, opening in the sun, closing-up at night. Plants go dormant by mid-summer. The common name refers to the red juice in the underground stems used as a dye and insect repellent. Grows up to 10” tall, need humus-rich soil and consistent moisture.
A nursery-grown plant, ready for the ground.
Healthy, container-grown bloodroot propagated on-site at Hill House from regional genetics. Includes a one-page care card. We make every effort to supply plants as listed; occasionally we substitute a similar species of equal value.
- Sun
- Part shade
- Water
- Moist
- Mature size
- 6–12 in
- Bloom time
- Spring ephemeral
- Bloom color
- White
- Native range
- Eastern North America
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