Sanguinaria canadensis f. multiplex

Also Known As

Sanguinaria canadensis 'Multiplex'
Double Flowered Bloodroot

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 6"-10"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Sanguinaria canadensis f. multiplex plant details

Sanguinaria canadensis f. multiplex is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sanguinaria canadensis f. multiplex

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, native plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sanguinaria canadensis f. multiplex

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The "Double' form of one of the first and showiest of the early spring bloomers, "Bloodroot" as it is called because of its red sap, has 2-3" large, ephemeral white flowers. Grows well in part shade to full sun and produces a seed capsule that will spill its cargo around your garden to produce a nice little colony.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

The "Rolex" of the woodlanders, fully double, bright white flowers above large, scalloped and glaucous leaves. Easy to grow in moist, humus-rich soil. Blooming size; there is either 1 large eye or 2-3 medium eyes per pot.