Dicentra

Dicentra is a genus of over 20 species of annual and perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the Papaveraceae family.  They are native to moist woodland areas in North America and typically grow to a height and width of 1 foot.

Plant in partial to full shade in rich well-draining moist soils.  Tolerant of the deepest shade these plants resemble ferns with their deeply divided lacey leaves, but unlike ferns they flower often with two-toned heart-shaped blooms, hence the common name bleeding heart.  

These low maintenance flowering plants add a pop of cheery color to a shade garden and are resistant to damage by slugs.  Plant in a woodland garden in a border front along a walkway or tucked in an understory planting.  

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  No serious problems.