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Blood Root Plants
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Description
Blood root is the only species in its genus in eastern North America. Is it the closest relative? Snow poppies are found only in China. The species appears with various shapes in its leaves and white, yellow-centered flowers, but its juice is always bright scarlet, hence its name.
Blood Root is also Prized in Specific Capacities by Gardeners.
Double-flowered mutations are especially showy and last longer than the few days regular for sanguinaria flowers. They're considered lovely shade perennials blooming in spring and look home in woodland-like gardens and landscapes. Though their bloom time is short, they are relatively easy to collect seeds from, making them fun and easy to propagate. They'll flower for years with little care.
Blood Root is a Charming Perennial
It is a charming perennial known as bloodwort, whose creamy white flowers open in the sun and close at night. It requires moist, humus-rich soil that drains well. Hardy is in Zones 3-8, and it prefers partial to full shade.
Each grayish-green stalk produces a single white flower centered with yellow stamens. It blooms from early spring through mid to late summer and spreads quickly, making it an ideal ground cover. Propagated through rhizome division or seed, this beautiful perennial will colonize and provide years of enjoyment in your landscape.
It Spreads Quickly, Making it Ideal for Ground Coverage.
Blood Root is a perennial that produces pollen but not nectar, so do not expect to attract sweet-sucking butterflies. However, the occasional bee may be lured in, searching in vain for something to swallow. Native Americans also found they could use it as a natural red dye to paint and color with.
Simply put, there are loads of opportunities with such a precious type! It will supply a beautiful white bloom.
It will give the gardens a very natural look. The blooms on this plant last for a short time, and they bloom in March and April. It can also work well as a ground cover around trees. It is fantastic because the seeds are carried and divided by ants.
Blood Root Is A Fast-Spreading Plant
It is a fast-spreading type and will look great in natural areas. When grown and blooming, it will provide a very natural look. It will do well where the soils are vibrant.
It will be effortless to grow and care for. It loves moist locations and would grow well around bodies of water where sunlight is less.
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Shipping and Warranty
Shipping Information
We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.
See our warranty page for further info.
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Blood root is the only species in its genus in eastern North America. Is it the closest relative? Snow poppies are found only in China. The species appears with various shapes in its leaves and white, yellow-centered flowers, but its juice is always bright scarlet, hence its name.
Blood Root is also Prized in Specific Capacities by Gardeners.
Double-flowered mutations are especially showy and last longer than the few days regular for sanguinaria flowers. They're considered lovely shade perennials blooming in spring and look home in woodland-like gardens and landscapes. Though their bloom time is short, they are relatively easy to collect seeds from, making them fun and easy to propagate. They'll flower for years with little care.
Blood Root is a Charming Perennial
It is a charming perennial known as bloodwort, whose creamy white flowers open in the sun and close at night. It requires moist, humus-rich soil that drains well. Hardy is in Zones 3-8, and it prefers partial to full shade.
Each grayish-green stalk produces a single white flower centered with yellow stamens. It blooms from early spring through mid to late summer and spreads quickly, making it an ideal ground cover. Propagated through rhizome division or seed, this beautiful perennial will colonize and provide years of enjoyment in your landscape.
It Spreads Quickly, Making it Ideal for Ground Coverage.
Blood Root is a perennial that produces pollen but not nectar, so do not expect to attract sweet-sucking butterflies. However, the occasional bee may be lured in, searching in vain for something to swallow. Native Americans also found they could use it as a natural red dye to paint and color with.
Simply put, there are loads of opportunities with such a precious type! It will supply a beautiful white bloom.
It will give the gardens a very natural look. The blooms on this plant last for a short time, and they bloom in March and April. It can also work well as a ground cover around trees. It is fantastic because the seeds are carried and divided by ants.
Blood Root Is A Fast-Spreading Plant
It is a fast-spreading type and will look great in natural areas. When grown and blooming, it will provide a very natural look. It will do well where the soils are vibrant.
It will be effortless to grow and care for. It loves moist locations and would grow well around bodies of water where sunlight is less.
Shipping Information
We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.
See our warranty page for further info.