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Dicentra eximia 'Dolly Sods'

Also Known As

  • Dolly Sods Bleeding Heart

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

Dicentra eximia 'Dolly Sods' plant details

Dicentra eximia 'Dolly Sods' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dicentra eximia 'Dolly Sods'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dicentra eximia 'Dolly Sods'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Gardening facts about Dicentra eximia 'Dolly Sods' plant

How to Grow Dicentra eximia 'Dolly Sods'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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