Dicentra formosa subsp. formosa
Dicentra formosa subsp. formosa
Dicentra
Papaveraceae
Flowering Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
Western bleeding heart thrives in cool, shaded garden beds with consistently moist, humus-rich soil. Plant in dappled light or part shade and mulch well to retain moisture through warm months. It will die back naturally in summer heat but re-emerges reliably each spring.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
5.5 – 6
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Austria
British Columbia
California
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Finland
Germany
Great Britain
Ireland
Netherlands
Norway
Oregon
Sweden
Washington
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Hummingbirds
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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