Sanguinaria canadensis f. multiplex
Double Bloodroot
Sanguinaria is a single species genus from eastern North America. The plant contains a toxic red sap - sanguinarine - and so the plant needs to be handled with care, and hand-washing after handling the rhizomes is necessary. The leaves and flowering stem come from the rhizome in early Spring. The petals of the white daisy-like flower surround yellow stamens, and can be either double or semi-double in form. 'Multiplex' is a double-flowered form, with white flowers
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Partial shade to deep shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and rich
Common name
Double Bloodroot
Latin name
Sanguinaria canadensis f. multiplex
type
Herbaceous Perennials
family
Papaveraceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Sanguinaria canadensis f. multiplex
Sanguinaria is a single species genus from eastern North America. The plant contains a toxic red sap - sanguinarine - and so the plant needs to be handled with care, and hand-washing after handling the rhizomes is necessary. The leaves and flowering stem come from the rhizome in early Spring. The petals of the white daisy-like flower surround yellow stamens, and can be either double or semi-double in form. 'Multiplex' is a double-flowered form, with white flowers
Planting
From Mid Autumn TO Late Spring
Dormant bare root plants are available each year during optimal transplanting season: mid Autumn to mid Spring You should wear gloves when working with bloodroot plants and practicing bloodroot plant care, however, as leaves and other plant parts are skin irritants to some. Bloodroot flowers are at home in the moist, organic soils of the woodlands. Replicate these conditions for successful growth of the plant in the home garden.
Propagation by division.
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
You can propagate bloodroot flowers from root division at any time. Plant sections of the root ½ to 1 inch deep in an acidic, organic- rich soil in a location with only dappled sun.