Dicentra spectabilis 'Valentine' - Bleeding Heart cultivar groundcover Ferns help prevent erosion and

Ferns help prevent erosion and filter run-off

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yellow pea-like flowers develop into attractive seedpods

"squirrel tail" shape flowers on nodding stems in mid-summer

25-100' x 45-75' crown at maturity (however

Dicentra spectabilis 'Valentine' - Bleeding Heart cultivar groundcover Ferns help prevent erosion andSizes available: True gallon, starting to go dormant Basics: zones 3 8, 24 30" x 30", part sun to part shade, vivid red flowers on dark, reddish stems, can endure a bit more sun than other Dicentra spectabilis cultivars and goes dormant a bit later, too. Is somewhat drought tolerant. Synonym: Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Valentine' Common names: The species has many common names including Bleeding Heart, Locks and Keys, Lyre Flower, Heart Flower, Lady in