Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Bleeding Heart
MainColor	White
PlantType	Shrub
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	May
ImageUrl	Lamprocapnos-001
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Highly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A herbaceous perennial prized for its delicate, arching stems adorned with heart-shaped pink and white flowers in late spring and early summer. Prefers shaded, moist garden borders and is often used in cottage gardens for its romantic, ornamental appeal.

Distribution

Native to Siberia, northern China, Korea, and Japan. Widely grown as an ornamental plant in the UK but not naturalised.

Medicinal/Other Uses

No significant medicinal uses; valued purely for ornamental purposes.

Edibility

Not edible – all parts of the plant are poisonous.

Human Toxicity

Contains isoquinoline alkaloids that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, and breathing difficulties if ingested by humans or pets.

Pet Toxicity

Highly toxic – ingestion by cats or dogs may be life-threatening.

Active Compounds

Isoquinoline alkaloids.