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Genus: Dicentra Species: spectabilis Common Name: Bleeding Heart Family: Papaveraceae + Fumariaceae Order: Ranunculales Native: Norteastern Asia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1.5 to 3 feet Width: 1 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: Red, white or pink Propagation: Seed, stem cutting, root cutting or division Zone: 3-9 Note: This plant is suitable for woodland gardens, cut flower gardens and shaded borders. The foliage of Bleeding Heart goes dormant in mid-Summer. The common name "Bleeding Heart" is in reference to its heart-shape inner petals. Monitor plant for aphids, stem rot and wilt. Prefers shady to partly shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.