Bloodroot

Bloodroot

Bloodroot

Species: Sanguinaria canadensis
  • Michigan NATIVE WILDFLOWER PLANT Rarely seen for sale at nurseries

 

  • Early Spring Bloomer before trees canopy with leaves; goes dormant in summer

 

  • DEER RESISTANT due to bitter taste and toxicity of roots and leaves

 

  • Part Sun to shade – needs 4 hours of spring sun to flower

 

  • Grows best in undisturbed woodlands, on flood plains and on slopes near streams or ponds; can handle limited drought in summer

 

  • Generally found in groups like trillium; propagates by rhizome and seed

 

  • 6” H x 6” W

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