An old-fashioned garden favorite with white heart shaped flowers in Spring.Foliage may go dormant in hot summers.30″ Botanical Name- Dicentra spectabilis alba Pronunciation- dy-SEN-truh spek-TAB-ih-liss Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Part sun to shade Soil Preferences- Evenly moist and well drained Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- April – May Companion Plants- Heartleaf Brunnera – white blooms with blue flowers synergy Fauna Attracted- Bees (long-tongued), hummingbirds Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP21 Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back after foliage yellows; keep soil moist in spring and avoid excessive heat. Trimming Instructions- Cut back to the ground in late fall after foliage dies. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Mulch with compost to improve clay structure. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Slugs, powdery mildew
