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                    Dicentra eximia ‘Alba’ 
                    
                       
                          Fringed Bleedingheart | 
                          USDA Zone: 3-9 | 
                        
                     
                    Plant number: 1.187.150 
                    
                    
                    Fringed Bleedingheart is native in the Eastern USA. This selection has a low habit, with attractive ferny light- green foliage. White locket-shaped flowers are held on arching stems just above the leaves from mid spring through early summer. An excellent plant for woodland gardens and shady, moist borders. Plants may be divided in spring or early fall. This species is tolerant of hot, humid summer regions. May go completely dormant by late summer.
                    
                    Further details for  Dicentra eximia ‘Alba’
 
   
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                                                             Sun Exposure                                                                Partial Shade
                                                             Soil Type                                                                Sandy  or   Clay
                                                             Soil pH                                                                Neutral or   Alkaline  or   Acid
                                                             Soil Moisture                                                                Average or   Moist
                                                             Care Level                                                                    Easy                                                                                                                                  
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                                                             Flower Colour                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   White                                                                 
                                                             Blooming Time                                                                    Early Summer                                                                    Mid Summer                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Late Spring                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
                                                             Foliage Color                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Light Green                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                             Plant Uses & Characteristics                                                                    Accent: Good Texture/Form                                                                    Alpine & Rock                                                                                                                                                                                                      Border                                                                                                                                     Containers                                                                                                                                     Cut Flower                                                                    Deer Resistant                                                                                                                                                                                                      Edging                                                                    Rabbit Resistant                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Massed                                                                    Poisonous/Toxic                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Wild Flower                                                                    Woodland
                                                             Height                                                                                                                                25-30 cm                                                                     10-12 inches
                                                             Spread                                                                     30-45 cm                                                                     12-18 inches
                                                             Foot Traffic    None
                                                             Growth Rate    Slow
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                    Disclaimer:  This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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