Sanguinaria canadensis

(bloodroot)

Height Type Sunlight Moisture
2" - 12" perennial

Habitat:Rich deciduous forests, woodlands, clearings, and along streams and wetlands. During early to mid-spring, this plant should have access to some sunlight, otherwise the flowers may fail to open. After the trees begin to form leaves later in the spring, considerable shade is tolerated. The soil should be fertile and loamy, with average moisture levels (by woodland standards). The foliage is not affected by disease significantly, although it will gradually wither away as the summer progresses.