Sanguinaria canadensis

Go beyond the typical spring bulbs and explore why eco-conscious gardeners are growing native spring ephemerals like bloodroot.

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) occurs throughout the eastern half of North America, as far north as the southern tiers of Canadian provinces, but it reaches its southern limit in Florida. Here, it is reported only from eight counties in the central Panhandle, largely in the understory of deciduous hardwood hammocks with relatively rich forest soil. This is a classic perennial spring ephemeral wildflower - making its appearance in early spring before the canopy closes over, setting seed…

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Bloodroot emerges in early spring as a single, vertical leaf, wrapped around a single flower bud. The solitary white flower appears before the large, deeply cle

T We just snapped this photo of a blush pink-flowered bloodroot seedling in our trial beds, that originated from a pink-tinged plant we found in the mountains of Virginia many years ago. The new leaf, flower bud, and outer petals are pink, while the center is almost pure white. Perhaps one day, we’ll have […]

Sanguinaria canadensis 'Multiplex' Papaveraceae EN America

Double Bloodroot (sanguinaria canadensis) I have some from an old neighbor. Thank goodness!

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Bloodroot: Sanguinaria canadensis [Family: Papaveraceae] - Notice the sliced rhizome showing the intense red coloration.