Dactylicapnos scandens 'Athens Yellow'

Also Known As

Dicentra scandens 'Athens Yellow'
Climbing Yellow Bleeding Heart

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 3'-12'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Dactylicapnos scandens 'Athens Yellow' plant details

Dactylicapnos scandens 'Athens Yellow' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dactylicapnos scandens 'Athens Yellow'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: rare, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dactylicapnos scandens 'Athens Yellow'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A climbing species with delicate yellow flowers from April to November. The gray-green foliage climbs loosely with support. Himalayas.

By: Native Sons

Named by famous plant expert and educator, Allan Armitage, this selection of Dicentra scandens is a flower factory producing hundreds of bright yellow hearts all summer long and into fall. We first spotted this while he had it in plant trials at the University of Georgia years ago. So glad its been named and brought to the public eye!