Sanguinaria canadensis
Sanguinaria canadensis or bloodroot is an elegant woodland plant with pure white, star-like flowers and yellow stamens.
Description:
Sanguinaria canadensis is an elegant woodland plant native to most of North America east of the Rockies. In spring, pure white, star-like flowers centred with yellow stamens arise from the soil clasped by the interesting leaves. It is a star of the spring woodland garden. The common bloodroot arises from the juice extracted from the root of the plant which is bright red. Plants are nursery-grown.
Common Name: Bloodroot - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Papaveraceae (The Poppy Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade
Height: 4-8"
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: No
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Moist to dry woods and thickets.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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