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Bloodroot, Sanguinaria canadensis
Bloodroot, additional view
Bloodroot, additional view
Sun
Part shade
Water
Moist
Height
6"-12"
Bloom time
Spring ephemeral
Bloom color
White
Deer
Resistant
ShadeDeer resistant

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

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Available sizes
Typical $18–$36
1 gal / 3 gal

We grow a range of sizes and prices. Add the plant to your list, then pick your size when you visit.

Final price confirmed at pickup, depends on size and season.

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Pickup address
125 Clover Hill Lane
Woodville VA · 22749 · open in Maps
Next pickup days
  • Thu, Aug 68 AM – 4 PM
  • Fri, Aug 78 AM – 4 PM
  • Sat, Aug 88 AM – 2 PM
Why we grow it

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.

What you're getting

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.

Quick factsat a glance
Sun
Part shade
Water
Moist
Mature size
6"-12"
Bloom time
Spring ephemeral
Bloom color
White

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