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Latin Name:

Dicentra formosa

Common Name(s):

Bleeding Heart, Western Bleeding Heart, Pacific Bleeding Heart

Family Name:

Bleeding Heart


Size:

6-18 inches

Flower Size:

.5 to .75 inches long

Flower Shape:

Miscellaneous

Color(s):

Pink (),  Purple ()

Description:

Pink-Purple hanging flowers that are heart shaped. Lower lobes spread outwards. Divided parsley or fern-like basal leaves. Flowers occur in clusters of 5-15 at the top of the stem.

Tidbits:

An incredibly beautiful flower that is at its best in the Pacific Northwest. Ranchers call them staggerweeds, as they are toxic to their cattle.


Ecology:

Dense, moist woods, streambanks, shaded places

Blooming Season:

March-July

Related Flowers:

Dutchman's Breeches, Corydalis, Steer's head

Similar Flowers:

Bleeding Hearts Reaching...

Bleeding hearts are such beautiful flowers — they have the perfect balance of delecate, accenting flowers with rich, texturous foliage. 

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