Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Herbaceous Plant
- Germination Time 14-28 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 25-40 cm
- Sunlight Partial to full shade
- Soil Type Rich, well-drained woodland soil
- Watering Keep evenly moist; avoid waterlogging
- Ideal Temperature 16-24°C
- Blooming Time Blooms 2-3 years from sowing; flowers in early spring
- Suitable For Shade gardens, woodland gardens, bordered beds, containers in shade (USDA zones 4-8)
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Hard seed coat may benefit from light scarification; avoid disturbance of rhizomes
Description
Bloodroot is a perennial herb that grows as a woodland herb suitable for shade gardens, woodland gardens, bordered beds or containers in shade. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep with 25-40 cm plant spacing, and keep the soil rich, well-drained and evenly moist without waterlogging. Germination takes 14-28 days, with plants blooming 2-3 years after sowing and flowering in early spring. It prefers 16-24°C and partial to full shade; scarify lightly to aid germination and avoid disturbing rhizomes.