Dicentra formosa 'Langtrees' | Pacific Bleeding Heart
DESCRIPTION
Dicentra formosa 'Langtrees', commonly known as the western or Pacific bleeding-heart, is a perennial native to the Pacific Coast of North America. This cultivar is celebrated for its bluish-green, fern-like foliage that serves as a lush backdrop to its delicate blossoms. From late spring through summer, it produces clusters of creamy-white, heart-shaped flowers that dangle gracefully from slender stems.
This variety thrives in dappled shade and can form extensive colonies under favorable conditions. Its prolonged blooming season and distinctive foliage make it a valuable addition to woodland gardens and shaded borders.
DESCRIPTION
Dicentra formosa 'Langtrees', commonly known as the western or Pacific bleeding-heart, is a perennial native to the Pacific Coast of North America. This cultivar is celebrated for its bluish-green, fern-like foliage that serves as a lush backdrop to its delicate blossoms. From late spring through summer, it produces clusters of creamy-white, heart-shaped flowers that dangle gracefully from slender stems.
This variety thrives in dappled shade and can form extensive colonies under favorable conditions. Its prolonged blooming season and distinctive foliage make it a valuable addition to woodland gardens and shaded borders.
DESCRIPTION
Dicentra formosa 'Langtrees', commonly known as the western or Pacific bleeding-heart, is a perennial native to the Pacific Coast of North America. This cultivar is celebrated for its bluish-green, fern-like foliage that serves as a lush backdrop to its delicate blossoms. From late spring through summer, it produces clusters of creamy-white, heart-shaped flowers that dangle gracefully from slender stems.
This variety thrives in dappled shade and can form extensive colonies under favorable conditions. Its prolonged blooming season and distinctive foliage make it a valuable addition to woodland gardens and shaded borders.
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Family: Papaveraceae
Height: 12 to 18 inches
Width: 24 inches
Foliage color: Bluish-green, finely divided, fern-like leaves
Flower color: Creamy-white, sometimes flushed with pink
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; requires regular watering
Maintenance: Low; can spread to form colonies; summer dormant
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies; deer-resistant
