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- Full Shade to Partial Sun (0 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 12 - 18 Inches
- Mature Spread 18 - 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
- Use As A Filler In Containers
Wild Bleeding Heart, botanically known as Dicentra eximia, is an American Beauties Native perennial that is found on forest floors, wooded slopes, and rocky woods in the Appalachian Mountains. It features attractive, blueish-green, fern-like foliage that provides a lovely texture. Arches of deep pink-red, heart-shaped flowers appear in April to July with a possible fall bloom depending on your climate.
The uniquely shaped, delicate flowers provide valuable nectar for migrating hummingbirds and native bumblebees, particularly when few other flowers are in bloom. Wild Bleeding Heart grows in Hardiness Zones 3-8; it prefers lower temperatures and flowers profusely in cooler summers. When grown in favorable conditions, it reaches heights of 18 inches with a spread of 18-24 inches. Wild Bleeding Heart will slowly colonize by rhizomes over time and is not palatable to deer and rabbits.
Wild Bleeding Heart Care
This perennial thrives when planted in partial to full shade areas. It prefers moist, well-draining, neutral to slightly acidic soils amended with plenty of organic matter. Wild Bleeding Heart will tolerate dappled sunlight as long as the soil remains moist. It will not tolerate soggy winter soil or excessive periods of drought.
Wild Bleeding Heart is a carefree plant and doesn’t require much maintenance. The deeply cut foliage remains fresh until close to dormancy. You can trim back any brown foliage that may occur in the heat of summer. Be mindful that all parts of Dicentras have isoquinoline alkaloids that can cause skin irritation after repeated contact and are toxic if consumed in large quantities.
Wild Bleeding Heart Spacing
Wild Bleeding Heart is an excellent choice for rock, pollinator, and native perennial shade gardens, walkways and wooded areas. Space each plant at least 18 inches apart to accommodate its mature width.
Wild Bleeding Heart Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Sun (0 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded, Spreading |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit, Disease, Pests & Insects |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Cut Flowers, Native to North America |
| Brand: American Beauties Native Plants |
| Common Name: Wild Bleeding Heart |
| Other Name(s): Wild Bleeding Heart |
| Scientific Name: Dicentra eximia |
- SKU:
- 1231005365-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
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Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
