By Tom Knight

Author  Bio Very showy bloom in late spring thru mid summer. Will die down completely to the ground in the winter months.

Plant Common Name	Japanese Bleeding Heart, Lyre Flower, Bleeding Heart
Plant Species	Dicentra spectabilis
Plant Type	Herbaceous - Perennial
Plant Height & Spread	Normal Size Height:   2 to 3 feet Spread:  18 to 24 inches Controlled Size Height:   N/A Spread:  N/A
Plant Positive Points	Very unique flowering habit with arching branches hanging with pinkish/red flowers all along the branch.
Plant Negative Points	Requires plenty of shade and adequate moisture in the heat of the summer to prevent the plant from going dormant in the summer.
Plant Sun/Shade	Partial to full shade
Plant USDA Hardiness Zone	zone2, zone3, zone4, zone5, zone6, zone7, zone8
Plant USDA Hardiness Text	2 thru 9
Plant Use on Railroad	Late spring to mid summer bloom.
Plant Misc Notes

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