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western bleeding heart

Also known as: common bleeding heart; wild bleeding heart

A wide-spreading rhizomatous perennial with abundant, lobed leaves 10-45cm long, mid-green above and glaucous beneath. Pendulous flowers are borne on branching, arching stems in late spring and early summer; usually pink, opening from deep rose-pink buds

Scientific classification

Species: western bleeding heart (Dicentra formosa)
Genus: Dicentra
Family: Papaveraceae

All parts cause stomach ache if ingested, the foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of western bleeding heart

Distribution map

Western Northern America

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Culture

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Toxicity

All parts cause stomach ache if ingested, the foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Quick identification of western bleeding heart

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western bleeding heart care guide

Lightly moist humus soil, shelter shallow roots from harsh drought
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Lightly moist humus soil, shelter shallow roots from harsh drought

Fertilizing

Single slow organic fertilizer application every early spring yearly

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or after the leaves have died down. Propagate by seed, sowing seeds as soon as ripe or in spring

Growing

Grow in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline; site in partial shade although will tolerate sunnier spot if the soil is moist

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