Bleeding heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis)
Family: Fumariaceae
Lamprocapnos is grown for its unusual, striking flowers borne in the springtime or early summer. There are several cultivars that range from pure white to magenta. Its foliage is also attractive, adding a graceful texture to the garden after the flowers have faded. The species is Asian, but it can be found in temperate gardens worldwide.
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Tags:
cut flower, flower, ornamental, perennial, shade
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Cultivation: Medium-sized perennial for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9. Grows best in shade to partial sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 2' to 3' (60 cm to 90 cm) tall with a spread of 2' to 3' (60 cm to 90 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-spring through early summer.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.
Size: Reaches 2' to 3' (60 cm to 90 cm) tall with a spread of 2' to 3' (60 cm to 90 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-spring through early summer.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.