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Sanguinaria canadensis

*Bloodroot*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Please note: These plants, like tulips, come up early, bloom and then go dormant in hot weather.

Soil: Mesic(Medium)
Sun: Part to Shade
Height: 2"-6"
Color: White
Blooms: April-May
Flowers: The single 1 1/2" flower grows on a narrow smooth stalk. It has 8-10 petals with every other one narrower than the one next to it. It has 2 sepals and numerous golden stamens.
Leaves: The single leaf grows on a separate stalk next to the flower. It is 4"-7" and scalloped into 5-9 lobes. It curls around the flower in chilly weather and at night.

Suggested Uses:

This is a very beautiful spring wildflower and like a tulip comes up, flowers and then eventually fades back to the ground. It is a very nice wildflower to plant in mass for the woodland garden or landscape! The bold and interesting foliage stays nice for quite a long time in the spring and the flowers are spectacular!

Interesting Facts

Medicinal Uses: Sanguinaria is an ingredient in some toothpastes.
Other Uses: The red dye from the roots was used for baskets, and clothing. It was also used as an insect repellent.
Name: The Latin name sanguinarius means "bleeding."

Option	Price	Quantity
Bulbs and Roots	$4.95
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.95

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