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Dicentra formosa

Western Bleeding Heart

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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Jacobs

 

Description

Native to California coastal woods, this variety has a larger, coarser foliage than other Dicentra varieties, with coarser foiliage to 24" and longer spikes of light pink flowers appearing in late spring. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.

You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.