Plant Description
Dicentra formosa
Pacific Bleeding Heart is best known for its heart-shaped, pink and white flowers. It also has lovely, fern-like foliage.
A Pacific Bleeding Heart in bloom.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height | Up to 2 ft |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Moderate |
| Drought Tolerance | Can tolerate brief droughts |
| Deer Browse | No |
| Wildlife Value | Great for insect pollinators, hummingbirds, other beneficial insects, and other birds and mammals |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 3-9 |
| Bloom Time | March-August |
| Bloom Color | Pink, white, or purple; often pink or purple “heart” with white “bleeding” |
| Habitat Type | Shaded woodlands |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Clade | Eudicots |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Dicentra |
| Species | D. formosa |
