Bleeding Heart
Lamprocapnos spectabilis is native to Japan. It grows 2 to 3 feet tall and blooms in late spring with rose-pink, heart-shaped flowers that dangle from long leafless stems. There is an inner petal protruding from the bottom of each heart-shaped flower, which is reminiscent of a drop of blood and gives the plant the name “bleeding heart”. It is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, while resistant to deer and rabbits. It is hardy in Zones 3-9.
Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Mounded
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Bloom Time:
May - June
Bloom Color:
Pink
Red
White
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Groundcover
Understory
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9