Bleeding Heart
Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Family: Papaveraceae
Bleeding Heart grows in partial shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture.
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How to Grow Bleeding Heart
Bleeding Heart growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0, and Moderate; prefers consistent moisture water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Bleeding Heart as 30-90 days after warm and cold stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years to flowering from seed.
Plant Overview
Bleeding Heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) is listed in the Papaveraceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0261
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Bleeding Heart is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate; prefers consistent moisture. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days after warm and cold stratification and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years to flowering from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days after warm and cold stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years to flowering from seed
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Toxic if ingested
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.