5 Seeds Dicentra formosa Pacific Bleeding Heart Native Perennial Shade Garden Woodland

Dicentra formosa, commonly known as Pacific Bleeding Heart, is a native woodland perennial admired for its delicate, fern-like foliage and graceful arching sprays of heart-shaped pink to rose-purple blooms. This Pacific Northwest native brings a soft, romantic texture to shaded borders, woodland gardens, and naturalized areas, emerging each spring with fresh blue-green leaves and flowering through the cooler months.
A charming choice for shade and part-shade plantings, Pacific Bleeding Heart pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas, and other woodland companions. Its spreading habit gradually forms a lovely ground cover in moist, humus-rich sites, and the distinctive dangling blossoms add gentle color and movement to the garden.
Species: Dicentra formosa
Variety: Pacific Bleeding Heart
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Low-growing, clump-forming, spreading
Sun: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; surface sow and keep moist
Sowing: Sow on the surface, lightly press in, do not bury deeply
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Native woodland perennial; foliage may go dormant in hot, dry summers