| | | Family | Fumariaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in) | | Spread | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Light | partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Dicentra eximia 'Alba' (fringed bleedingheart) bears white blooms during late spring to mid-summer. The foliage is faded green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting, wild flower and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits. | | Cautions | When planning to use Dicentra eximia 'Alba' (fringed bleedingheart), it is important to note that it is poisonous or toxic to children and pets. | | |