Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot, Canada Bloodroot)
Botanical Information
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Sanguinaria |
| Species | canadensis |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Native to Eastern and central North America. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The sap was once used by Native Americans for dyes. Rootstock should not be ingested as it can be poisonous but has been used medicinally for its antiseptic and emetic properties. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 - 20 |
| Height | 15 - 25 cm |
| Spread | 7 - 15 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright and spreading. |
| Landscape | Mass planting, woodland gardens and as a groundcover. |
| Cultivation | Full sun to partial-shade in moist, humusy and well-drained soil. |
| Notable Specimens | Joany's Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Woodlands including climax forests. |
| Leaf Description | One-palmate, deeply-scalloped basal leaf. |
| Flower Description | Solitary, 5 cm wide, 8 - 10 petaled flower with numerous stamens. |
| Colour Description | The flowers are white with numerous yellow stamens. The leaves are greyish-green. |
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