Source: Bibliothèque Université Laval
Sanicula marilandica
Maryland Sanicle
Sanicle du Maryland
Synonyms
Maryland black-snakeroot
No seeds available for this plant.
We are not accepting seeds for this plant at the moment.
Bloom Colour: White
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul
Max Height: 4.0 feet
Max Width: 2.0 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light Condition:
Less than 2 or 3 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Tolerates medium soil condition
Less than 2 or 3 hours of direct sun a day
Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan:
Perennial
plants that will that come back year after year
Gardener Experience:
Does not spread uncontrollably
Spreads by rhizome
Self-seeding
Does not spread uncontrollably
Spreads by rhizome
Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
Suitable for school gardens
Suitable for woodland gardens
Suitable for school gardens
Suitable for woodland gardens
Ecological Benefits:
No ecological benefits information available.
Tolerates:
Tolerates limestone conditions
Tolerates transplantation
Tolerates limestone conditions
Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:
This plant produces burs
This plant produces burs
Plant Location
Native to Ottawa region: Yes
Distribution according to VASCAN
Ephemeral
Native
Introduced
Excluded
Extirpated
Doubtful
Absent
Canadensis
Thrives in Ecozones
- Atlantic Maritime
- Boreal Plains
- Montane Cordillera
- Boreal Shield
- Boreal Cordillera
- Pacific Maritime
- Mixed Wood Plains
Ecological Benefits
Butterflies Supported by Sanicula marilandica
No butterfly data available for this plant.
Specialized Bees Supported by Sanicula marilandica
No bee data available for this plant.
Plants that grow in similar conditions, that bloom at the same time.
Complementary Plants
- No complementary plants found.
Substitute For Non-Native Plants
- Pistia stratiote (Water Lettuce)
- Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle)
Sowing Information
Download Seed Envelope Labels (PDF)
- Sowing depth: Surface sow
- Sow by January
- Stratification duration: 90 days
- Self-seeding
Harvesting and Seed Sharing
- Harvest start month: August
- Harvesting indicator:
- Berries are ripen and easily fall off or have fallen off
- Harvesting:
- Open the pod, remove seeds
- Seed viability test:
- No test needed before donating
- Packaging measure: A dozen (12) seeds (eyeball)
- Seed storage:
- Air dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp
- Shake seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
- Cultivar: No, you can donate without knowing the source as there are only straight species
- No harvesting video available at this time.
Toxicity Notes
Suspect toxic to mammals if ingested.