Bleeding Heart


Botanical Name Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Plant Type Herbaceous perennial
Mature Size 60–90 cm (24–36 in) tall × 60–90 cm (24–36 in) wide
Hardiness Zones 
3–9 (hardy in Ontario)
Native Area Asia
  • Spring: Pink heart-shaped flowers bloom on arching stems.

  • Summer: Foliage may yellow and go dormant in heat.

  • Autumn: Regrowth possible with cooler temperatures.