Sanguinaria canadensis
Random fun facts:
- Sanguinaria means bloody. This name comes from the fact that all parts exude orange-red sap when injured or broken.
- This flower is a member of the poppy family.
The Specs:
Family: Papaveraceae
Genus: Sanguinaria
Species: canadensis
Common Name: Bloodroot
Region of Origin/Nativity: North America
Characteristics: This clump forming plant grows from rhizomes and is ephemeral. It grows anywhere from 6″ to 12″ tall and has a moderate growth rate. It was basil leaves that are lobed. There can be anywhere between 3 and 9 lobes per leaf, and each lobe has either a wavy edge or a toothed edge. The leaves hold on after the plant flowers and do not die back until late summer. Solitary white flowers have around 8 to 10 petals and are about 2″ wide. What I especially like about these flowers is that they’re open during the day and almost flat, but at night they close back up. Too bad each bloom is only there a couple days.
Life Span: Herbaceous Perennial
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3-8
Cultivation requirements: They prefer partial shade. Soil should be avage, but with good drainage. And with most woodland cultured plants, bloodroot would prefer soil that is moderately acid to neutral.
Typical Pests, Diseases, associated problems: Nothing worth noting.
Propagation Method: Seeds or division. Divide the rhizomes when foliage begins to yellow and die back.
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