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Posted 10/31/2022 in Perennial

Sanguinaria canadensis

A rhizomatous perennial, Sanguinaria canadensis features white flowers with 8-10 petals surrounding a yellow center in the early spring. After the flowers bloom, green basal leaves unfurl and remain attractive into the summer. Flowers open up in the sun but close at night.

Post Details

Latin Name
Sanguinaria canadensis
Common Name
Bloodrot
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
.5-.75 ft
Spread
.25-.5 ft
Suggested Uses
Woodland Gardens
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

A rhizomatous perennial, Sanguinaria canadensis features white flowers with 8-10 petals surrounding a yellow center in the early spring. After the flowers bloom, green basal leaves unfurl and remain attractive into the summer. Flowers open up in the sun but close at night.

Special Care Instructions

Spreads by rhizomes. Best well-drained soils in part shade to full shade.

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