Toxic Plant Known to be toxic - Toxic to mammals if ingested.
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Sanguinaria canadensis
Bloodroot
Sanguinaire du Canada

Synonyms

puccoon-root
red puccoon
sang-dragon
sanguinaire
No seeds available for this plant.
We currently accept seeds for this plant
Bloom Colour: White Bloom Period: Apr - May
Max Height: 0.5 feet
Max Width: 0.8 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light Condition:
Full shade Less than 2 or 3 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Perennial plants that will that come back year after year (Spring Ephemeral)
Gardener Experience:
plant spread by rhizome Spreads by rhizome
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
rain garden Suitable for rain gardens
woodland garden Suitable for woodland gardens
Ecological Benefits: No ecological benefits information available.
Tolerates:
Deer Resistant Deer resistant
Rabbit Resistant Rabbit resistant
Limestone Tolerant Tolerates limestone conditions
Juglone Tolerant Tolerates juglone conditions
Transplantation Tolerant Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:

Plant Location

Native to Ottawa region: Yes

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Sanguinaria canadensis
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Boreal Plains
  • Mixed Wood Plains

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Sanguinaria canadensis

No butterfly data available for this plant.

Specialized Bees Supported by Sanguinaria canadensis

No bee data available for this plant.

Plants that grow in similar conditions, that bloom at the same time.

Complementary Plants

  • No complementary plants found.

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Plantago (Non-Native Plantain)
  • Lamium (Dead nettle)
  • Ajuga reptans (Bugleweed)
  • Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping Jenny)
  • Iridaceae (Crocus)
  • Scilla siberica (Siberian Squill)
  • Salvia (Non-Native Sage)
  • Hyacinthus (Non-Native Hyacynth)
  • Petunia (Non-Native Petunias)
  • Myosotis sylvatica (Forget-me-not)
  • Phlox subulata (Moss Phlox)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Sow just below surface
  • Sow anytime
  • Stratification duration: 0 days
  • Self-seeding
  • Notes: Double dormancy. Sow promptly. Can be kept in fridge up to 2 months.

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: June
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Pods are open
  • Harvesting:
    • Open the pod, remove seeds
  • Seed viability test:
    • No test needed before donating
  • Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/8 teaspoon
  • Seed storage:
    • Keep moisten and cool, in a ziploc bag, in the fridge, with the seeds in soil, paper towel or coffee filter, until donation
  • Cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
  • Harvesting video: Watch here

Toxicity Notes

Toxic to mammals if ingested.