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Bloodroot

Bloodroot

$6.99 USD
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Height at Maturity:

Under 12"

exposure
Exposure:

Full Shade

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Planting Zones:

3-7

Usage
Usage:

Flower Gardens

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Shipped As:

Bare-root

How to Grow and Care for Bloodroot Plants in Your Garden

Bloodroot, known explicitly as Sanguinaria canadensis, is a paradoxical little flower. It is also called redroot, bloodwort, red puccoon, Indian red paint, sang-dragon, snakebite, and a dozen others based on minute region variations. It is found in eastern North America and is the only species in its genus. Is it the closest relative? Snow poppies are found only in China. The species appears with a wide variety of shapes in its leaves and white, yellow-centered flowers, but its juice is always bright scarlet, hence its name.

The Benefits of Adding Bloodroot to Your Native Plant Garden

Yet this same property means sanguinaria is being investigated as a cancer treatment. Investigations are inconclusive, but it's been used in alternative medicine for a long history. Red juice means it can be used as a paint or dye, and even today, it's a commercially used food additive.

Bloodroot's Seeds

The bloodroot is also prized in specific capacities by gardeners. Double-flowered mutations are especially showy and last longer than the few days average for sanguinaria flowers. They're considered lovely shade plants blooming in spring and look at home in woodland-like gardens and landscapes. Though their bloom time is short, the plants are relatively easy to collect seeds from, making them fun and easy to propagate, and they'll flower for years with little care. However, it needs to be handled carefully in the garden due to the properties of the juice of its leaves and roots.

Everything You Need to Know About Bloodroot's Light and Soil Preferences

Bloodroot is surprisingly renowned as an experimental homeopathic cancer treatment despite microscopic studies having been applied to its efficacy. It's most commonly associated with treating skin tumors, harkening back to its history of being used to treat skin conditions. However, when it comes to treating severe conditions, this plant is likely best left off the table in favor of proven remedies. As an odd treatment for moles and skin tags, it seems unlikely to vacate the pages of herbalists' books soon.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

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Bloom/Foliage Color

White

Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.

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Why You Will Love Our Bloodroot Plant

Unique Flowering: 

The plant features striking white flowers with bold yellow centers, creating a distinctive and elegant appearance in your garden. Its unique look adds charm and sophistication to any landscape.

Distinctive Size and Shape: 

Bloodroot features large, round leaves that typically span one to two feet, while the flower stalk grows six to ten inches taller than the foliage. This unique growth pattern adds visual interest and structure to your garden.

Historical Interest: 

Bloodroot has a rich history of medicinal use, adding a layer of botanical and historical interest to your garden. It’s a plant with both beauty and significance.


Pollinator Attraction: 

The plant’s early blooms attract bees, butterflies, beetles and other beneficial insects, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem and promoting local biodiversity.

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Toney Rountree
Blood root

Quality delivered quickly. 1st rate plants. Exceeded exspectations!

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Marguerite E LaCroix
Healthy plants.

The bloodroot looked very healthy when they arrived. Looking forward to seeing how they grow this year.

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DBG
Roots arrived and look healthy

Ordered 100 Bloodroot for a woodland site installation. Was uncertain what to expect but box arrived just as scheduled. Tracking details were sent.

Admittedly, the box was smaller than anticipated, but roots enclosed look healthy and viable. Have yet to plant, but as per shipper instructions, roots are stored in veg drawer of refrigerator to maintain dormancy till weather breaks to allow planting.

Thanks for the 5 stars! Your review is a great way to let us know we’re on track for making our customers smile! We appreciate you taking the time to give your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future.

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Clyde Odom
Blood Root bareroot

Plants arrived in good shape.

Thank you for the awesome review about our plants, Clyde. We are so pleased to hear it is working just as it should and that you are enjoying it so much!

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Lily Fowler
Beutiful

These plants look amazing around my garden. They blend in for the perfect backdrop.

Hi Lily, Your kind words about our plants are really appreciated. We love making our customer’s days and we cannot wait to have the opportunity to make you smile again! Thank you for choosing us!