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Pacific Bleeding Heart

Pacific Bleeding Heart

Dicentra formosa

perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4b – Zone 9b

A delicate woodland perennial with finely textured, fern-like foliage and heart-shaped pink or white flowers that dangle from arching stems. It thrives in shaded, moist conditions and spreads gradually to form attractive groundcover.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.75–1.5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 4bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9b

pH Range

5.56
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 6

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, California)

Native to: California, Oregon, Washington

Function & Care

pollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division

Notable Cultivars

'Aurora' and 'Luxuriant' are widely cultivated; 'Aurora' features pale pink flowers while 'Luxuriant' produces deeper rose-red blooms and often reblooms in cooler climates.