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Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 18990

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Papaverales Family: Papaveraceae Genus: Sanguinaria Species: Sanguinaria canadensis

Common Names add Bloodroot edit | delete red puccoon root edit | delete Kanadablodurt edit | delete Plant Types edit Ground Cover Juglone Tolerant Perennial Wildflower   Zones / Hardiness edit 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit < 6 inches (< 15 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Flowering Start edit April   Flowering End edit April   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Lobed   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Woodland Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Acidic / Peaty   Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)   Bloom Colour edit White   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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