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Pacific Bleeding Heart

Dicentra Formosa

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Overview

The Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra formosa) is a perennial native to the Pacific Northwest, flourishing in Zones 4-9. Renowned for its delicate, heart-shaped pink flowers, this plant reaches 18 inches in height with a similar spread. Thriving in part to full shade, it prefers moist, well-drained soil. Foliage is fern-like, adding textural contrast. Ideal for woodland gardens, it blooms from April to July and gently self-sows without becoming invasive.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8Type Perennial
Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa) — perennial with pink blooms; although the plant is drought-tolerant once established, consistent moisture will keep

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Fumariaceae

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