Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' (Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart) white-center in the rock garden

in the rock garden

Yellow-green star-shaped flowers appear in June through August on 18" arching stems

After blooming

weeds are literally crowded out

An award winner

Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' (Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart) white-center in the rock gardenWhile it is the white version of the Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart, the pendulous blooms are exquisitely delicate, and the white color gives the plant a different aura. You won't tire of this spring sight in your shade garden, especially if used in a mass. Height is 3'. Try with Hosta 'Fire and Ice', Japanese Beech Fern and Brunnera 'Silver Heart'. Sunlight Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 9