Ideally partial shade, about 3–6 hours of indirect sunlight per day.
Soil Type
Rich, well-drained loam that stays moist and is high in organic matter, with a pH range of 5.0–8.0.
Soil Drainage
Moist but well-drained soil.
Soil pH
Neutral to slightly alkaline soil.
Lifecycle
Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring and Summer
Bloom Time
Spring to Fall
Wildlife
Attracts Wildlife
Bleeding Heart attracts bees (bumblebees) and hummingbirds; it also serves as a larval host for butterflies, attracts syrphid flies as pollinators, and draws birds via aphids and nectar in spring.