Ichtyoselmis macrantha

Also Known As

Dicentra macrantha
Bleeding Heart
Chinese Bleeding Heart

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 14"-24"
W: 14"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Ichtyoselmis macrantha plant details

Ichtyoselmis macrantha is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ichtyoselmis macrantha

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 14 IN - 24 IN - wide, 14 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: spreading, understory

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ichtyoselmis macrantha

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

RARE and reputed to be difficult to grow, we have found this reputation unfounded! Spreading rhizomes of ferny fronds grow to 2’ tall and sport nodding, large 2-3” creamy yellow flowers (and lots of them!) in late spring. A very different member of this exceptional genus... Moist, organic soils – light to moderate shade and protection from wind. USDA Z4 3x3x5” tall pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

From China, this palest yellow fish-shaped flower dangles in clusters, looking ever so much like the morning's catch of tiny fish with pretty fluttery fish tails. Slender pinkish stems and lacy olive-green leaves make this 14" happily spreading perennial an especially interesting combination of subtle color. Rare and pleasantly vigorous. Ichtyoselmis_sounds kinda fishy, doesn't it? Minimum temperature: 0°F To protect delicate foliage please choose a shipping date between August 1 - April 1.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Blooms: spring, yellow, 3"/ deciduous, spreading, fern like foliage Zone 4-9. 12"-24", China, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

This is a departure from the ferny foliaged Dicentras we are used to by sporting broad leaflets looking more Astilbe than Dicentra. Another departure is the cream to soft yellow flowers. Vigorous in moist rich soil, this makes an impressive patch quickly.