Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Bloodroot
Red puccoon
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
1.5
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Mesic to dry-mesic upland forests, dry calcareous forests and woodlands, well-drained floodplain forests; most numerous in moderately to strongly base-rich soils. Common in the mountains and piedmont; widely distributed but infrequent in the coastal Plain.
Poisonous to Humans
Poison Severity: High
Poison Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, faintness, dizziness, dilated pupils, fainting, diarrhea, heart failure
Flower Color
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
April
May
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)