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Dicentra 'Ivory Hearts'

Family Fumariaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Spread 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in)
Light partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Dicentra 'Ivory Hearts' (bleeding heart) bears showy and white blooms during late spring to mid-summer. This herbaceous perennial has greyish aquamarine foliage.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.
Cautions Dicentra 'Ivory Hearts' (bleeding heart) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk.