Bloodroot
(Sanguinaria canadensis)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 0.5 - 1 ft
Spread: 0.5 - 1 ft
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Early Spring (Mar - Apr)
Fruit Type: Seed Pod
Fruit Color: Green
Autumn Color: Insignificant / N/A (Dormant)
Sun Conditions: Part Shade / Full Shade
Shade Tolerance: High
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: High
Dog Safe**: No (Toxic)
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names:
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Bloodroot is a pollen source for various pollinators (mainly for bees). It is also a larval host for Southern Armyworm and Tufted Apple Bud moths. Ants eat elaiosomes. (small structures on seeds that contain lipids).
