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Papaveraceae
Native Bleeding Heart
Dicentra eximia
Deep emotional love.
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Genus
- Dicentra
- Native to
- Eastern United States
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- perennial
- Height
- 12-18 inches
- Sunlight
- partial shade
- Soil
- moist, humus-rich
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Unlike the Asian bleeding heart, this native species blooms continuously from spring through fall rather than going dormant in summer.
- The heart-shaped flowers have inspired numerous folklore tales about unrequited love across many cultures.
- The fern-like blue-green foliage remains attractive all season, unlike its Asian cousin which dies back in heat.
- It is an important nectar source for early-season hummingbirds returning from migration.
- The entire plant is toxic if ingested, containing isoquinoline alkaloids that can cause skin irritation on contact.
Color meanings
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unconditional love
1
compassion
2
heartfelt emotion