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| Identification |
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Genus
Dicentra
Species
eximia
Variety
Cultivar
Bacchanal
Common names
bleeding heart
Family
PAPAVERACEAE
Specimen number
S10132
Data source
HumGrdn p54
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Herbaceous perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Clump forming
Overall height
1'
Overall spread
2'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Rich
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-08b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Dicentra eximia 'Bacchanal' has a good supply of nectar that hummingbirds feed on. Bleeding heart can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is rich. Partial shade is ideal for this species. It needs soil that is moist, well drained.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Rhizome
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Dicentra eximia 'Bacchanal' can be achieved using the plant's rhizomes.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Dicentra eximia 'Bacchanal' is an herbaceous perennial. Leaves: Bleeding heart has gray-green leaves. April and May are the usual months for blossoms. The blossoms are typically of a crimson color.
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