Sanguinaria canadensis

Bloodroot, Red Puccoon

Family: Papaveraceae Poppy


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Early Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, rock garden, specimen, woodland garden
Height 6" to 10" / 15cm to 25cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America, naturalizing