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Dicentra eximia 'Alba'

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.