Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Dicentra formosa 'Langtrees'
Langtrees Bleeding Heart
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Height
- 12 to 18 inches
- Width
- 24 inches
- Flower color
- Creamy-white, sometimes flushed with pink
- Foliage color
- Bluish-green, finely divided, fern-like leaves
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- 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
- Attracts butterflies; deer-resistant
About this plant
Dicentra formosa 'Langtrees' 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.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Under Trees · Native Gardens · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Blechnums · Omphalodes · Epimediums · Foamflowers · Brunneras · Primroses
Design tip
Plant this selection in broad, informal drifts beneath deciduous trees where neighboring plants can gradually intermingle over time. The gently spreading colonies create a layered woodland effect that softens planting edges and gives shaded gardens a naturally established appearance.
