Family: Papaveraceae
(pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee) Genus: Dicentra (dy-SEN-truh) Species: eximia (eks-IM-mee-uh) Synonym:Bicuculla eximia Synonym:Capnorchis eximia Synonym:Corydalis eximia Synonym:Diclytra eximia Synonym:Fumaria eximia
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Category Alpines and Rock GardensGroundcovers Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage Grown for foliageHerbaceous Foliage Color BronzeBlue-Green Height 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)15-18 in. (38-45 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zoneCan be grown as an annual Danger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedHandling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction Bloom Color PinkWhite/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; stratify if sowing indoors Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedAllow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |