Pacific Bleeding Heart
Perennial

Pacific Bleeding Heart

Dicentra formosa

Western native that blooms much longer than its eastern cousin. Ferny foliage all season.

Handle with care

Every part is poisonous if eaten, and the sap can irritate skin after repeated contact. Eaten in large quantities it can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, trembling and staggering.

Bloom Season
Apr - Aug
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Sun Requirements
◑ Part Shade2-4 hours
● Full ShadeUnder 2 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
12-18" tall
USDA Zones 3-9
Bloom Colors
Pink
Traits
♣ Native Species△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance〰 Ground Cover
Soil
Loam
Where to buy
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