Picture and information of a plant called Bleeding Hearts.

BLEEDING HEART common name for about 19 species of perennial herbaceous herbs native to North America and Asia, often cultivated for their attractive fernlike leaves and interestingly shaped flowers borne along the stems. The petals are slightly united into flattened, heart-shaped, or spurred corollas; colors are yellow, white, or various shades of red.

Dicentra spectabilis Old fashioned bleeding hearts. Color: Pink.

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Dicentra spectabilis alba
Delicate, herbaceous, early flowering.Old-Fashioned Bleeding Heart. Color: White.

Bleeding Heart grows 2 to 4 feet tall. After flowering in the early season it dies down, leaving a gap in the garden. Once the foliage dies down it can be removed. The plant prefers fertile, light soils in sun or light shade.

Bleeding heart likes lots of water in the spring and early summer. Do not expose the plant to strong wind. Bleeding heart may be potted up and forced into bloom inside.

Bleeding heart may be divided in October but the roots are brittle so use caution. Seed may be sown in late summer or early fall and may be stratified for 6 weeks at 4l °F or less prior to planting. Root cuttings 3 inches long can be taken from large roots after the plant has flowered. Cuttings may be taken from young shoots soon after they have started spring growth.