Dicentra formosa might not be as showy as its big relative, Dicentra spectabilis, but as far as my garden is concerned it's a lot more reliable. I have tried to grow both the white and the pink versions of spectabilis and both perished in the first year. I planted formosa a few years ago in my north facing border where during the course of a day it gets shade/dappled light/and some full sun (if there is any sun!), it has flourished with absolutely no assistance from me. It's a beautiful plant, clump forming, and non-invasive.
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| Dicentra formosa |
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| Dicentra formosa flowers |
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| Dicentra formosa leaves |