Dicentra formosa 'Langtrees'

Also Known As

Dicentra eximia 'Langtrees'
Langtrees Fern-Leaf Bleeding Heart
Langtrees Wild Bleeding Heart

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"
W: 24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Dicentra formosa 'Langtrees' plant details

Dicentra formosa 'Langtrees' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dicentra formosa 'Langtrees'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, fern-like leaves, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dicentra formosa 'Langtrees'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful foliage shade plant that will colonize when happy and provide a carpet of ferny blue foliage and large white flowers in spring. Try it with black mondo grass and Ruta graveolens ‘Curly Girl’.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A happily colonizing Dicentra when given protection and dappled shade, and its blue lacy foliage makes a perfect foil for its clusters of creamy-white hearts. The color of the foliage causes interesting combinations in the garden! Some summer water is in order. 1.5' TMinimum temperature: -20?F To protect delicate foliage please choose a shipping date between August 1 - April 1.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A classic of the Pacific Northwest woodland garden, this excellent and time-tested selection of a western native shines with beautifully textured blue foliage and a constant procession of white flowers from spring through frost. Grows to 18" by 2 ft wide. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in part sun to shade. Easy. Hardy to -20F. USDA zone 5.