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Sanguinaria canadensis 'Edith Dusek'
Bloodroot
Plant Type:
BULBSSanguinaria canadensis 'Edith Dusek' (ex: Jonathan Lehrer) - This Jerry Flintoff selection of Bloodroot displays much larger flowers than the species and when in flower is much showier than its smaller flowered sibling. White flowers occur in April. The foliage is bold, interesting and remains handsome all season long. Site in shade to dappled sun planted in fertile, moisture retaining to draining soil. Bloodroot is deer resistant. Established pot grown division.
For a more in depth discussion of this wonderful woodlander please refer to Sanguinaria canadensis / Bloodroot under Plant Portraits in the HERALD section of our website.
Characteristics and Attributes for Sanguinaria canadensis 'Edith Dusek'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Early Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / into Autumn
Nature Attraction
- Deer Resistant
Light
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
- Shade
- Dappled Shade
Attributes
- Border
- Massing
- Woodland
- Natural Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Fertile
- Humus Laden
- Moist
- Woodland
Origins
- Garden Origin
Propagated By
- Division