Bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis
Also listed as Belharnosia canadensis, Belharnosia mesochora
Also known as Puccoon-root, Puccoon, Red Puccoon
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A woodland wildflower with delicate white double flowers and striking bloodred sap in its rhizomes. It emerges early in spring before tree canopy closes, then goes dormant by summer.
Why grow it
Bloodroot fills an ecological niche as an early ephemerал groundcover in deciduous woodlands, emerging and flowering before overhead shade limits light. Unlike many spring ephemeral alternatives, its double-flowered form offers extended visual interest in native plant communities. It requires minimal intervention once established in appropriate woodland conditions with rich, moist soil and dappled shade.
Watch out for
Plants may take several years to reach flowering size from seed or division, requiring patience before landscape impact is visible. The foliage yellows and disappears by midsummer, which can leave gaps in woodland beds if not interplanted with later-emerging shade perennials. Bloodroot spreads slowly and can be slow to establish in sites with competing vegetation or inconsistent moisture during its growth window.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Papaveraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A woodland wildflower with delicate white double flowers and striking bloodred sap in its rhizomes. It emerges early in spring before tree canopy closes, then goes dormant by summer.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Bloodroot grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Bloodroot fills an ecological niche as an early ephemerал groundcover in deciduous woodlands, emerging and flowering before overhead shade limits light. Unlike many spring ephemeral alternatives, its double-flowered form offers extended visual interest in native plant communities. It requires minimal intervention once established in appropriate woodland conditions with rich, moist soil and dappled shade.
Watch out for
Plants may take several years to reach flowering size from seed or division, requiring patience before landscape impact is visible. The foliage yellows and disappears by midsummer, which can leave gaps in woodland beds if not interplanted with later-emerging shade perennials. Bloodroot spreads slowly and can be slow to establish in sites with competing vegetation or inconsistent moisture during its growth window.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Papaveraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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