Bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis
Ht. 6-9" W 6".
Prefers mesic loam soils. Partial sun to filtered light. Two basal leaves clasp the flower stem like "hands" then the leaves and white flower open in early May.
Native to deciduous woodlands, flood plains, near shores and wooded slopes. Rhizomatous. Zone 4.
During the last week in April and the first week in May, this plant goes through an amazing transformation.
This plant does well in quiet, shaded places in urban and sub-urban yards as well. I use this plant as an "accent" or a subtle detail within the garden for two reasons, a.) this plant looks great until June and then goes dormant for the season b.) this is an expensive plant in the nursery trade compared to other common woodland wildflowers.
