Bloodroot is a perennial grown for its white blooms, which open in summer and return year after year. Notably, it shrugs off deer. Its summer flowers are a moderate draw for native bees.
Zones
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pH Range
5.5-7.2
Sun
Shade
Days to Maturity
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What Bloodroot is
Bloodroot grows as a perennial and reaches around 10 inches at maturity. It blooms white in summer. It's also deer-resistant.
How to grow Bloodroot
Bloodroot does best in shade — at least 2 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 5.5 to 7.2, on well-drained ground.
USDA Zones
Data not available
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
5.5 - 7.2
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Shade
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Mature Height
0.8 ft
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Start the season right
Plant bloodroot in shade with at least 2 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Bloodroot prefers pH 5.5 to 7.2 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Harvest at its peak
Cut bloodroot blooms in the cool of the morning, just as they open, for the longest display.
Good to know
One caution for pet owners — bloodroot is toxic to dogs and cats (moderate severity). Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)
Bloodroot offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Bloodroot thrives
Whether bloodroot thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Bloodroot in my zone?
Zone data for bloodroot is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Bloodroot?
Most growers plant bloodroot after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Bloodroot need?
Bloodroot is shade-tolerant — it gets by on as little as 2 hours of direct sun, so it earns a place most vegetables can't use. A north-facing strip or the ground under a leafy canopy is right where it belongs. A Growable Ground report shows which corners of your land stay shaded through the day, turning those dim spots into planting spots.
What soil does Bloodroot need?
Bloodroot prefers soil pH 5.5 to 7.2, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Bloodroot attract pollinators?
Yes — bloodroot's flowers are a solid nectar source for native bees (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Bloodroot safe for pets?
Bloodroot is toxic to pets (dogs,cats) with moderate severity. Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency.