Dicentra or Lamprocapnos (Bleeding Heart)
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  • Tall, spring-blooming ones that often go dormant in hot, dry weather​
  • Rich, evenly moist soil but once established, will tolerate drier soils. 
  • Plant these with Hostas or Brunnera to “fill the gap".

spectabilis
  • Old-fashioned variety with pink flowers
  • Graceful, arching stems
  • Best for the shaded border and woodland garden
  • May go dormant in summer
  • Bloom time: late spring
  • 30” H x 30” W

'Alba' spectabilis
  • Pure white cultivar of the old-fashioned classic
  • May go dormant in summer
  • ​Loves rich, moist soil
  • Bloom time: late spring
  • 30” H x 30” W