{"title":"Sanguinaria","description":"\u003cp\u003eSanguinaria is a North American monotypic (one species) genus whose lone species is \u003cem\u003eSanguinaria canadensis.\u003c\/em\u003e These woodland perennials are related to poppies and have the common name bloodroot which comes from the red sap that oozes from the cut roots. This sap was used as a source of red dye by Native American basketmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSanguinaria roots also have another \"bloody\" reputation. They produce a toxic, caustic substance called \u003ca title=\"Opens sanguinarine PubMed page in new tab\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27671816\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esanguinarine\u003c\/a\u003e that can kill if ingested or destroy tissue if rubbed onto the skin (escharotic). Mental note, don't eat the roots or rub them onto the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTips for Growing Sanguinaria (Bloodroot)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, Sanguinaria is a charming woodland plant with short-lived, beautiful, white flowers in spring followed by grey-green leaves. The flowers are attractive to butterflies. Sanguinaria prefers shade, humus-rich, well-drained soil, and consistent moisture. When it is happy, it will spread via compact rhizomes to form a small colony. Sanguinaria avoids the heat of summer by going dormant as the dog days approach and will stay dormant until the following spring. When you're ready to buy sanguinaria (bloodroot) for your perennial garden, we hope you'll check out our online list of sanguinaria for sale. It is worth noting that Sanguinaria is a \u003ca title=\"North Carolina native plant\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/north-carolina-native-plants-wildflowers\"\u003eNorth Carolina native plant\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSanguinaria populations are declining in the wild, primarily due to over-harvesting. You can do your part to protect this species by purchasing only \u003cstrong\u003enursery-propagated Sanguinaria\u003c\/strong\u003e and not wild-collected plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck out our time lapse video of Sanguinaria flowering in the greenhouse\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pnWA2bgY0YM\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sanguinaria-canadensis-multiplex","title":"Sanguinaria canadensis Multiplex","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat can we say about the splendid double-flowered bloodroot that hasn't already been said? One sight of the perfectly formed balls of pure white held atop the magically unfolding leaves in early spring, and you simply can't resist. After the April flowering, you can enjoy the unique, grey-green, mitt-like foliage of Sanguinaria canadensis 'Multiplex' until it goes dormant in late summer...perfect for a special place in the woodland garden, and no need to worry about unwanted seedlings as this cultivar is sterile! This US native selection, discovered in 1916 by Mr. L. van Webern of Dayton, Ohio, was selected by the UK's RHS as one of the top plants of the last 200 years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSanguinaria canadensis requires almost no maintenance. It seems to quietly disappear unnoticed when it goes dormant in late summer. It does benefit from division of clumps when they get crowded after many years. They also tolerate being divided. This can be done most anytime, though it would be best, if possible, to avoid the time when the leaves are developing. Once fully matured, the leaves will not be affected by division. The subterranean rhizomes are finger thick and bright red inside. Divide into separate plants and replant about 6\" apart. Long rhizomes can be cut into shorter sections each several inches long. As rhizomes are underground stems, cutting them into shorter pieces produces the same results as pinching back an above ground stem:The dormant lateral buds will now grow with the removal of the terminal bud. Do not expect new growth from these rhizome cuttings until the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSanguinaria canadensis 'Multiplex' is a spring ephemeral, coming into growth and bloom early in the year when it can make use of the sunlight before the canopy trees leaf out. It will succeed in bright shade or part day sun areas. It can also be grown in sunny locations where it will grow more strongly. Avoid a poorly drained soil. It will tolerate a dry site but perform more satisfactorily in moist well drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBloodroot blooms very early in the year, well ahead of the spring peak, so its flowers are most welcome. The double forms are especially beautiful. Double-flowered Bloodroot foliage is of an interesting form, somewhat like that of a fig, Ficus carica, so it can be of value in the garden especially when contrasted with different forms and texture. The foliage is especially charming at the time of bloom as a single leaf will wrap around each flower stalk like a shawl thrown over one's shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21024817541,"sku":"2688","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Sanguinaria-canadensis-Multiplex.i-2688.s-62249.r-1.jpg?v=1789407326"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Sanguinaria-canadensis-Multiplex-1900x350_43139b2c-06dc-43a9-bfff-cd54d2cb1850.jpg?v=1684769783","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/sanguinaria.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}