Sanguinaria canadensis, Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 140.
Sunset®: 1-6
USDA: 3-8
Sun Exposure: Shade
Origin: North America east of the Rocky Mountains
Growth Habits: Herbaceous perennial, up to 10 inches tall (25 cm), 3 to 6 inch spread (7-15 cm); spreads by rhizomes and tend to form large colonies; each stem has one basal leaf, the leaf keeps growing after the flower is spent
Flowers: White or pink flowers
Watering Needs: Needs to be kept damp
Propagation: Seeds, rhizome division
The juice extracted from the root of the plant is bright red. It has been used as a yellow-orange fabric dye. It is supposed to have medicinal value, and its extracts have been used in toothpastes and mouthwashes. It can be poisonous.
'Multiplex' and 'Flore Pleno' are varieties with double flowers.
Blooming Habits:
White or pink tinged flowers with yellow center, 1.2 to 2 inches wide (3-5 cm), closing at night. They come from late winter into early spring.
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