species 29,754 observations

Pacific Bleeding Heart

Dicentra formosa

Field notes

Supports All

15 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Clodius Parnassian 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, California Bumble Bee, Pipevine Swallowtail, Snowberry Clearwing 14

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade Full shade
Moisture: Moist
Water use: Low
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.