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Wild Bleeding Heart

Dicentra eximia, Papaveraceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Starry False Solomon's SealMaianthemum stellatum
Pollinator SharingShade Provision
Intermediate Wood FernDryopteris intermedia
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Creeping Jacob's LadderPolemonium reptans
Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Braun's Holly FernPolystichum braunii

Large ferns can shade out delicate woodland wildflowers and compete for soil nutrients

Uses

Functions

Understory PlantingPollinator SupportOrnamental

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Heart RemedySkin Conditions

Common Questions

What zones does Wild Bleeding Heart grow in?

Wild Bleeding Heart grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Wild Bleeding Heart?

Good companions for Wild Bleeding Heart include Starry False Solomon's Seal, Intermediate Wood Fern, Creeping Jacob's Ladder.

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