Bloodroot. An alpine with bluish grey-green leaves. Pretty cup-shaped white flowers emerge in spring as the leaves unfurl. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers April to May. Shaded site. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Sanguinaria canadensis
An alpine with bluish grey-green leaves. Pretty cup-shaped white flowers emerge in spring as the leaves unfurl.
Additional information
| Generic | Sanguinaria |
|---|---|
| Species | canadensis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bloodroot |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue, grey, green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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