Fringed bleeding heart (Dicentra eximia ‘Alba’) dy-SEN-trah eks-IM-ee-ah Genus:  Dicentra

Rows of white flowers dangle above the fern-like foliage, opening in April and continuing intermittently until October.

Noteworthy Characteristics: 

Eastern U.S. native. Self-sows.

Care: 

Grow in fertile, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil in partial shade. Allow to self-sow. 

Propagation: 

Sow seeds in a cold frame when ripe; divide in spring.

Problems: 

Slugs and snails can attack new foliage. Powdery mildew, rust, fungal leaf spot, and verticillium wilt.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Part Shade Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Native, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Late Spring, Spring Flower Color White Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Suitable as Annual Style Cottage Garden, Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Perennials