Papaveraceae
Sierra bleeding heart
Dicentra nevadensis
Also known as western bleeding heart, Pacific bleeding heart, Dicentra formosa, Dicentra formosa subsp. nevadensis
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Bleeding Heart · Native · California · Woodland · Shade · Perennial · Wildflower · Hummingbird · Sierra Nevada · Dicentra
Sierra bleeding heart is a delicate native perennial from California's Sierra Nevada mountains, thriving in cool, shaded, and moist woodland conditions. It performs best in organically rich, well-draining soil and benefits from a layer of mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool. Foliage may go dormant in summer heat, so pair it with shade companions to fill the gap.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 3 hours
- Watering
- Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged · Every 5-7 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–6
- Temperature
- -40°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 3a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 4 ft
- Spread
- 3 ft
- Spacing
- 12 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- California
- Attracts
- Bees, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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