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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: germination may be delayed until the following year

Native to: Canada, Eastern Canada, Eastern United States, United States

Native

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Sanguinaria canadensisSanguinaria canadensis

Bloodroot

Recalcitrant seeds need refrigeration. Since shipping times are out of our control, we are not liable for seed condition upon arrival.

In Stock: 0.127 lb (Total:0.253lb)

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0.13 lb IN

Orders of this lot will receive 50% additional seed at no extra cost, while supplies last

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Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

50,490

Quantity:

0.13 lb

Collected in:

Indiana
St. Joe

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1831386

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: germination may be delayed until the following year

Native to: Canada, Eastern Canada, Eastern United States, United States

Native

Introduced

Discover the ephemeral beauty of Sanguinaria canadensis, commonly known as Bloodroot. This delicate perennial emerges early in spring, adorning woodland gardens with its pure white, many-petaled blooms that reach 6-10 inches in height. Each flower gently rises from the center of a curled, scalloped leaf, creating a stunning contrast against the plant's lush, grayish-green foliage. As night falls, the blossoms close, opening again in the sunlight to reveal their golden-orange centers, attracting an array of early pollinators, including native mason and carpenter bees.

Bloodroot thrives in USDA zones 3-8, favoring rich, humusy soils that are well-drained, and it prospers in part to full shade environments. This deer-resistant plant adorns shaded woodlands and thickets, forming large colonies over time. The unique reddish sap, historically used by Native Americans as dye and insect repellent, is a testament to its rich heritage.

Ideal for naturalizing, Bloodroot adds a touch of elegance to shaded gardens. Its foliage remains attractive until midsummer before the plant gracefully goes dormant. Whether massed in woodland gardens or used in naturalized settings, Bloodroot is a captivating choice for those seeking the charm and nostalgia of native wildflowers in their landscape.