Bleeding Heart, Dicentra eximia Rain garden plants is a showstopping native woodland

is a showstopping native woodland perennial prized for its large

Growing up to 4 to 6 feet tall and wide

textured groundcover or filling in low

where it is a host plant for larvae of black-patched clepsis moth (Clepsis melaleucanus) and American angle shades moth (Euplexia benesimilis)

One of the standout benefits of this plant is its appeal to wildlife

Bleeding Heart, Dicentra eximia Rain garden plants is a showstopping native woodlandBleeding Heart (Dicentra eximia) is a striking native wildflower found in the Eastern US, where it grows in forests and on rocky ledges. The blue fern like leaves contrast with pink and white flowers resembling dangling hearts. Plants reach 12 18" tall and are hardy in USDA hardiness zones 3 9. Also called: fringed bleeding heart, turkey corn