Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot)

A Delicate Native for Shady Spaces

Introduce a touch of woodland elegance to your garden with Sanguinaria canadensis, commonly known as Bloodroot. This spring ephemeral is prized for its delicate blooms, unique foliage, and cultural significance.

• Charming Blooms: In early spring, pure white, daisy-like flowers with golden centers emerge, providing one of the season’s first bursts of color.
• Distinctive Foliage: After blooming, scalloped, blue-green leaves unfurl, adding texture and interest to shaded areas.
• Wildlife Friendly: A nectar source for early-season pollinators and an essential component of native woodland ecosystems.
• Compact Growth: Spreads about 6-12 inches wide, making it perfect for groundcover, shaded borders, or naturalized woodland settings.
• Easy to Grow: Thrives in moist, rich, well-drained soils under partial to full shade. Ideal for USDA Zones 3-8.
• Cultural Heritage: Named for its red-orange sap, traditionally used by Native Americans as a dye and in herbal remedies.

Whether planted in a shady garden bed or a native wildflower meadow, Sanguinaria canadensis adds ephemeral beauty and ecological value to your landscape.