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Gardening | Plant ID
Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Bleeding heart, Lamprocapnos spectabilis is a garden favorite. Bleeding heart has soft green foliage and 1-inch-long rose pink and white heart-shaped flowers.
Plants form mounds 3 feet across and almost as tall. Foliage generally goes dormant in summer, so be sure to choose companion plants carefully so there isn't an empty space left in the garden. Beautiful in a border or woodland garden.
Grow in moist, humus rich soil in part shade. Can take full sun in reliably moist soil. Prefers neutral or slightly alkaline pH. Protect from wind and frost. Bleeding heart is a member of the poppy family, Papaveraceae.
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