Dicentra formosa
Dicentra formosa
Western Bleeding Heart
Gray-green ferny leaves support light pink heart-shaped flowers in early spring. Naturalizes in dappled shade in woodlands. Native to the PNW. Provides an early nectar source for hummingbirds and bumble bees. Tolerant of dry shade where it goes summer dormant. Rebloom in the fall. Deer resistant. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Spring
Summer		 10-12" tall x 12-18" wide Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:3,4,5,6,7,8
zone map Cold Hardy to -40° to -30°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Butterflies Attracts ButterfliesAttracts Hummingbirds Attracts Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantFabulous Foliage Fabulous Foliage
Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat BloomingMay Naturalize May Naturalize
Native to NorthWest Native to NorthWestTolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil