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Bloodroot Seeds

Sanguinaria canadensis

5.00 (6 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: To break their dormancy, these Sanguinaria Canadensis seeds need to experience cold and warm moist periods followed by another period of cold moisture. Mix the bloodroot seeds with a small amount of damp sand and place in a sealed plastic bag; store in a refrigerator for 30 days, then at 70-75 degrees F for 30 days, with a final period of 30 days in the refrigerator. Sow the seed 1/2" deep in a germination flat, keeping the soil lightly moist and at room temperature until germination. Alternatively, this seed can be direct sowed outdoors in late fall and allowed up to two years to germinate.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant grows best in moist, rich soil and may need occasional watering in dry weather. Mature plants can be divided, growing easily from rhizome divisions.

Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, long pods will form that eventually open and expel their seeds. Gather the pods as soon as they begin to turn from green to yellow, and the seed inside has matured to reddish brown; watch them carefully to prevent loss. Separate the Sanguinaria Canadensis seeds from the plant material. For best results, plant immediately since this seed quickly loses its viability. If storing the bloodroot seed, keep it cool and do not allow it to dry out.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Coon Root, Indian Paint, Red Pucoon, Red Root, Snakebite, Sweet Slumber, Tetterwort

Latin Name: Sanguinaria canadensis

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 3,200

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 12 Weeks, then Warm/Wet for 12 Weeks - Repeat

Germination Ease: Stratify 24 Weeks

Sunlight: Part Sun, Shade

Height: 6 Inches

Color: White

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring

Bloodroot Seeds 5.0
Review By JudyJ

Excited to plant these

Seeds are all very well packaged. I will be patiently waiting for these little cuties to bloom.

Bloodroot Seeds 5.0
Review By Amy

Nice!

So far so good. The packaging was great but I won't know how germination is until it grows next spring. Other than that, my experience was excellent.

Bloodroot Seeds 5.0
Review By Thomas Vasicek

Please refund or send seeds

Hi,
My two packages of seed arrived empty. It's possible they were smashed in shipment, because there was some debris that might have been crushed seeds, but there were zero whole seeds.
Please replace or refund my money.
Thanks,
Tom

Sorry for the problems you experienced. We reshipped your order.

Bloodroot Seeds 5.0
Review By Timothy Cogswell

Awesome!

Bloodroot Seeds 5.0
Review By Jeannette Rothenberger

Received and planted.

Gotta wait to see if they pop up; next time I'll order a bigger seed packet.

Bloodroot Seeds 5.0
Review By Jacquelyn Craft

Great

Products came very quickly, beautifully packaged.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~10 Seeds) $3.75 -+
1/64 Oz Mylar (0.44g) $7.96 Notify Me
1/16 Oz Mylar (1.77g) $19.20 Notify Me
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $56.00 Notify Me
1 Oz Mylar (~3,200 Seeds) $160.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

These white woodland beauties are one of the first ephemerals to emerge in the spring. This wildflower has been prized for many medicinal uses as well. The large-leaved foliage also makes an attractive woodland ground cover.
This woodland native has a long history of use by Native Americans as a dye and medicinal remedy. Captain John Smith made a note of this plant in the diary of his exploration of the New World, recording its Native American name and uses. The common name refers to the red fluid that comes from the roots, which contains a toxic substance called sanguinarine.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: To break their dormancy, these Sanguinaria Canadensis seeds need to experience cold and warm moist periods followed by another period of cold moisture. Mix the bloodroot seeds with a small amount of damp sand and place in a sealed plastic bag; store in a refrigerator for 30 days, then at 70-75 degrees F for 30 days, with a final period of 30 days in the refrigerator. Sow the seed 1/2" deep in a germination flat, keeping the soil lightly moist and at room temperature until germination. Alternatively, this seed can be direct sowed outdoors in late fall and allowed up to two years to germinate.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant grows best in moist, rich soil and may need occasional watering in dry weather. Mature plants can be divided, growing easily from rhizome divisions.

Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, long pods will form that eventually open and expel their seeds. Gather the pods as soon as they begin to turn from green to yellow, and the seed inside has matured to reddish brown; watch them carefully to prevent loss. Separate the Sanguinaria Canadensis seeds from the plant material. For best results, plant immediately since this seed quickly loses its viability. If storing the bloodroot seed, keep it cool and do not allow it to dry out.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Coon Root, Indian Paint, Red Pucoon, Red Root, Snakebite, Sweet Slumber, Tetterwort

Latin Name: Sanguinaria canadensis

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 3,200

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 12 Weeks, then Warm/Wet for 12 Weeks - Repeat

Germination Ease: Stratify 24 Weeks

Sunlight: Part Sun, Shade

Height: 6 Inches

Color: White

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 6 reviews
5.0

Review By JudyJ

Excited to plant these

Seeds are all very well packaged. I will be patiently waiting for these little cuties to bloom.

5.0

Review By Amy

Nice!

So far so good. The packaging was great but I won't know how germination is until it grows next spring. Other than that, my experience was excellent.

5.0

Review By Thomas Vasicek

Please refund or send seeds

Hi,
My two packages of seed arrived empty. It's possible they were smashed in shipment, because there was some debris that might have been crushed seeds, but there were zero whole seeds.
Please replace or refund my money.
Thanks,
Tom

Sorry for the problems you experienced. We reshipped your order.

5.0

Review By Timothy Cogswell

Awesome!

5.0

Review By Jeannette Rothenberger

Received and planted.

Gotta wait to see if they pop up; next time I'll order a bigger seed packet.

5.0

Review By Jacquelyn Craft

Great

Products came very quickly, beautifully packaged.