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Commonly known as Bloodroot, this delicate woodland perennial shows up in late winter with distinctive rounded, lobed foliage and solitary white flowers.
The rhizome, when broken, secretes a vivid orange-red sap, hence the name, which contains sanguinarine, an alkaloid with antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties.
It dies back to dormancy in summer for a real ephemeral effect. It’s an unusual and rare additions to a part-shade, woodland planting along with irises and bulbs.
Commonly known as Bloodroot, this delicate woodland perennial shows up in late winter with distinctive rounded, lobed foliage and solitary white flowers.
The rhizome, when broken, secretes a vivid orange-red sap, hence the name, which contains sanguinarine, an alkaloid with antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties.
It dies back to dormancy in summer for a real ephemeral effect. It’s an unusual and rare additions to a part-shade, woodland planting along with irises and bulbs.
