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Perennial flower

Bloodroot plant profile

Sanguinaria canadensis

A perennial flower for shade.

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When to plant

When to plant Bloodroot

Bloodroot is one of the earliest spring ephemerals, flowering in early spring (NC State: March to April) before going dormant by summer. Plant rhizomes or divide in spring or fall in shaded, humus-rich soil.

The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.

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Growing conditions

Sun
Shade
Lifecycle
Perennial

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Evidence behind this profile

Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.

  1. Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot)

    North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.