Sanguinaria canadensis

Bloodroot

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Common Name:

Bloodroot

Plant Type:

Flower color:

White

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

25 cm

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) - Description

Sanguinaria canadensis, bloodroot, is a perennial, herbaceous flowering plant native to eastern North America. It is the only species in the genus Sanguinaria, included in the family Papaveraceae, and most closely related to Eomecon of eastern Asia. Sanguinaria canadensis is also known as bloodwort, red puccoon root, and sometimes pauson. It has also been known as tetterwort in the US, although that name is used in Britain to refer to Chelidonium majus.

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) - Blooming

Cup shaped white flowers in spring before leaves unfurl.

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) - Growth

Slowly spreading plant. Does best with partial shade in warmer climates, but can more or less tolerate most light levels.

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) - Planting

Propagate by seeds in autumn or by dividing clumps immediately after they flower. Double-flowered forms must be propagated by division.

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) - Pest

Prone to leaf spots.

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) - Interesting facts

The common name is derived from the sap found in the underground stems. Their rhizomes exude a red bloodlike sap when cut, which is toxic if ingested.