Lamprocapnos formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart)
Botanical Information
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Lamprocapnos |
| Species | formosa |
| Synonyms | Dicentra formosa |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Western North America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4a-10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -34 -2 |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 -35 |
| Height | 30-45 cm |
| Spread | 45-60 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Easily propagated by root cuttings in the autumn. |
| Cultivation | Partial to Full Shade. Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater. Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season. |
| Leaf Description | Blue-green leaves. |
| Flower Description | The flowers bloom a white/near white colour. |