Common
name: "Bleeding Heart"
Latin name: Dicentra spectabilis
Native
to: Siberia and China
Zone: 4 - 7
Winter hardy: Yes
Water depth: Bog plant
Flowers: Yes, May - June
Height: 24" - 36"
Spread: 18" - 24"
Pests: Mildews or slugs
Sunshine:
Pictured: Dicentra
spectabilis alba
Cultural
information: "Bleeding Hearts" are mound
forming plants that perform best during the cooler months of the
growing season. Plant them in partial to full shade in fertile
slightly boggy or moist soils for best growth.
