Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' - Bleeding Heart cultivar

Sizes available: True gallon

Basics: zones 3-9, part sun to part shade, 18-24" x 24", white bloom in late spring, little lantern-shaped flowers on arching stems, brightens up the shade, is somewhat drought tolerant and will go summer dormant.

Synonym: Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba'

Common names: The species has numerous common names including Bleeding Heart, Locks and Keys, Lyre Flower, Heart Flower, Lady-in-a-Bath, Purse Peony (China), Gold Bag Flower (Japan)

Family: Papaveraceae

Origin/Distribution: eastern Asia

Habitat: Prefers moisture retentive woodland soils in open shade, also moist grasslands, in particular where it is in the shaded understory.

More: Bleeding Hearts are a beautiful addition to the woodland garden. May go dormant in the summer after bloom. 'Alba's white blooms brighten up shady corners and are a classy addition to a bouquet. Dicentras are juglone, rabbit, and deer resistant.

Source: Van Berkum

Image credit: Jelitto Staudensamen GmbH