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Wild Bleeding Heart

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Light Needs

Light Needs

Full Shade to Partial Sun
(0 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

1-2 Feet
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

1-2 Feet
Growing Zones

Growing Zones

3 to 8

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.

Quart Pot

Quart Pot

Also Known 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

2.5 Quart

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"

Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W

Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot

Also Known 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

#3 Pot

Also Known 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

#5 Pot

#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Plant Shipping

Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.

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