Fringed Bleeding Heart
Dicentra Eximia
Overview
The Fringed Bleeding Heart, 'Dicentra eximia', is a shade-loving perennial blossoming with pink to purple, heart-shaped flowers. It flourishes in USDA zones 3-9, reaching 12-18 inches in height and width. Ideal in woodland settings, it prefers well-drained soil, offering a long blooming period from spring to fall. Its fern-like, blue-green foliage is pest-resistant and attracts pollinators, making it a charming and low-maintenance addition to any garden.
Culture
- Sun
- Half, Shade
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Fumariaceae
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