Dicentra spectabilis

Old-fashioned sentimental favorite

Common bleeding heart boasts large leaflets and long-lasting sprays of dangling pink flowers. This plant grows up to 3' tall with a spread of 24". Graceful, arching stems are adorned with flowers that have white inner petals and rosy outer petals. They last until early summer if the plant is kept moist. The common name of bleeding heart is derived from the appearance of the flowers. It is an early perennial for color in shade.