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Dicentra formosa f. alba

Also Known As

  • Dicentra formosa 'Alba'
  • Dicentra formosa alba
  • White Bleeding Heart

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Dicentra formosa f. alba plant details

Dicentra formosa f. alba is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dicentra formosa f. alba

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dicentra formosa f. alba

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Snow-white pendent flowers in early spring along with fern-like dissected foliage. A local selection (Buggy Crazy Nursery) of an Oregon native. Minimum temperature: Coming soon... To protect delicate foliage please choose a shipping date between August 1 - April 1.

Gardening facts about Dicentra formosa f. alba plant

How to Grow Dicentra formosa f. alba

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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