Dicentra eximia (Native)

Common Name
Wild bleeding heart
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
1.5
Width (ft)
1.5 - 2.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Rabbit resistant
Yes

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Additional Info

Habitat: Exposed to partly shaded cliffs, ledges, pavements, and talus of sandstone, quartzite, shale, granite, and other acidic rocks. Frequent in the Virginia mountains south from Augusta and Highland counties; rare in the Piedmont

Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Habitat

Exposed to partly shaded cliffs, ledges, pavements, and talus of sandstone, quartzite, shale, granite, and other acidic rocks. Frequent in the Virginia mountains south from Augusta and Highland counties; rare in the Piedmont

Wildlife value

Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife

Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity:
Low
Poison Symptoms:

Trembling, staggering, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, labored breathing if eaten in large quantities. Skin irritation after repeated contact with the cell sap is mild and short-lasting

Causes Contact Dermatitis:
Yes
Poison Part:
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stems
Flower Color
Pink
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
April
May
June
July
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Commercially available
Yes

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