Bleeding Heart
perennial

Bleeding Heart

Lamprocapnos spectabilis

Bleeding Heart features charming heart-shaped flowers dangling from arching stems in spring. Its delicate foliage adds texture to shady borders.

USDA Zones
3–9
Height
medium (2–3 ft)
Bloom Season
April – May
Bloom Color
Pink, White
🦌 Deer ResistantDeer tend to avoid this plant🐾 Groundhog ResistantGroundhogs tend to avoid this plant🐝 Attracts PollinatorsAttracts bees and other pollinators🐦 Attracts HummingbirdsAttracts hummingbirds

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Sun Requirements

Part Shade
2–4 hours of direct sunlight daily

Soil Type

Rich, moist, well-drained

Care Requirements

Water Needsmedium
Maintenancelow
EvergreenNo

Complete Care Guide

Keep soil consistently moist, especially during bloom. Foliage may yellow and die back in summer heat.

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