Dicentra eximia

Fringed Bleeding Heart

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Perennial herb with distinctive heart-shaped pink-red flowers and finely divided blue-green foliage, native to eastern North American woodlands.
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Plant Details

Common Name Fringed Bleeding Heart
Family Papaveraceae
Genus Dicentra
Species Eximia
Origin Eastern North America
Blooming Spring to early summer, May-June
Leaf Color Blue-green to gray-green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining organic soil with good moisture retention; prefers humus-rich loam

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Watering

Keep consistently moist during growing season; reduce after blooming as foliage dies back naturally in summer dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Partial shade ideal in hot climates; tolerates full sun in cooler northern regions; avoid afternoon scorching heat

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring at growth onset; compost mulch annually for soil enrichment

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Pruning

Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering; remove spent flower stems to maintain appearance

Pest Control Aphid Japanese Beetle Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Aug
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-29° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
35% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
500 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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