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Bleeding Heart

Dicentra

Like many woodland flowers, bleeding hearts die back after blooming. Planted in shade with humus rich, moist soil the plants will last much longer.
A number of varieties are available, including some with all white flowers to an almost ever-blooming type that looks similar to wild bleeding heart

Requirements:

Soil Type - Well drained, humus rich
Soil ph - Neutral
Water - Moist
Light - Partial shade
 
Characteristics:

Height - up to 4 ft.
Time of bloom - May - June
Flower colors - Red, Pink, White
Propagation - Division
Transplants - Fair