Western Bleeding Heart
This variety of bleeding heart is a beautiful perennial that is ideally suited to the woodland garden. It produces clumps of finely-divided, elegant green foliage, above which are clusters of delicate red flowers on short stems in summer.
Dicentra 'Luxuriant'
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit edible :Yes
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Smooth
Leaf length : 12"
Leaf shape : Divided, fern-like
Leaf color : Mid to deep green
Flower Characteristics
Flower shape : Heart-shaped
Flower color : Red
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Dormancy period
Average size maturity width : 1 1/2 ft.u000Du000A1 1/2 ft.
Average size maturity height : 1 ft.
Growth rate : Moderate
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : -30 to -25 F( Z4a)
Sunset zone : 1-9, 14-24
Light exposure : Partial Shade
Landscape Attributes
Under oak trees : Yes
Barrier plants : Yes
Seashore conditions : Yes
Oak root fungus resistance : Yes
Hummingbirds : Yes
Hedges and screens : Yes
Frost tender : Yes
Fragrance : Yes
Erosion control : Yes
Drought tolerant : Yes
Deer resistant : Yes
Butterflies : Yes
Colorful fruits and berries : Yes
Birds : Yes
Autumn foliage color : Yes
Attractive bark : Yes
Allergenic plants : Yes