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.