Dicentra formosa 'Aurora' (Fern Leaf Bleeding Heart)

Bright yellow foliage emerges in spring, and contrasts with the abundance of vibrant blue blooms. Mounded habit. Holds all-season interest.

Blooms in late summer
2-3′ tall x 2-3′ spread
HARDY to -20°F (-29°C)
Drought tolerant
Attracts bees and butterflies
Fragrant

Narrow lime green fronds tapering down at the tip and at the lower part of blade. Grown best in part to full shade with humusy, moist soil rich in organic matter. Moderate growth rate.

Blooms early spring to summer
1-2 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Wet soil tolerant
Tolerant to juglone

White flowers, dark stems, red leaves in spring, black in summer, maroon in fall, fast growth rate, blooms early to late summer, 0.5 ft tall x 1 ft wide, full sun to partial shade

Green, yellow margin, variegated, heart shaped leaves, moderate growth rate, pale lavender funnel shaped blooms, blooms early summer, partial to full shade. Large (46-70 cm)

Large, rounded watermelon-red berries, contrasting with deep green foliage. Blooms late spring and berries appear in late summer and hold into the fall. 2.5-3′ tall x 2.5-3′ spread. Full Sun/Part Shade.

Dark green white variegation, coral pink blooms, fast growth rate, blooms late summer to late fall, 6-7 ft tall x 3-4 ft wide, full sun to partial shade.