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Dicentra formosa alba (Bleeding Heart)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000013



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Papaverales
Family: Fumariaceae
Genus: Dicentra
Species: Dicentra formosa alba
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
Flowering Start edit
  • April
Flowering End edit
  • August
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Light
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Lobed
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Coastal Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Contributors For This Plant
Droopy (10087)
Frank (2698)
Netty (13946)

Plant suggested by: Droopy (10087)


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Jan 19 2009
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