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| Identification |
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Genus
Dicentra
Species
formosa
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Pacific bleeding heart
Western bleeding heart
Family
PAPAVERACEAE
Specimen number
S11118
Data source
CrscntBlm;BtrflyCa p11;HtZn p106
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 1' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Loam
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-08b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 10-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
J.W. Frazer
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
1 gallon
Garden location
Redwood
Garden notes
Dicentra formosa can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best. Pacific bleeding heart (also known as Western bleeding heart) needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is loamy. This species does best in partial shade. It does well in moist, well drained soils.
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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
Parnassius clodius (clodius parnassian butterfly)
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
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
Various
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
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Dicentra formosa is a perennial. Leaves: Pacific bleeding heart (locally known in some parts as Western bleeding heart) has lacy leaves. Flowers: This plant has heart shaped flowers that dangle below nodding stems. March is the usual month for flowering. Most often the blossoms occur in either red or pink.
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