Image courtesy of
Walters
Gardens Inc.
Botanical Name
Dicentra spectablis ‘Gold Heart’
Common Name
Gold Bleeding Heart
Type
Perennial
Exposure
Sun to Part Shade
Size for Description
24 to 36 In. by 18 to 24 In.
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Rose
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
yes
Drought Tolerant
yes
Moisture Lover
yes
Wet Areas
Walnut Tolerant
Deer Resistant
yes
Fragrant
yes
Fall Color
Bark
Fruit
Groundcover
yes
Growth Rate
Native
Comment
Dissected bright gold foliage ~ may go dormant in summer
Care
Deadhead flowers to basal foliage. Remove any dead or unsightly leaves. Cut to ground when foliage starts to decline.
Zone
2