![]() Ants collect seed, transport them to the anthills and consume elaiosome. Elaiosome is one of the favorite type of food for the ants. Each seed is equipped with elaiosome, white fleshy part that is rich source of lipids. Flowers are rich source of nectar which attracts hummingbirds, main pollinators of this plant.įruit of bleeding heart is green seed pod filled with black seed.Īnts play important role in dispersal of seed of bleeding heart. Flowers contain both types of reproductive organs (perfect flowers).īleeding heart blooms during the spring and summer. Each cluster consists of around 20 flowers. Flowers are arranged in horizontal clusters (raceme). It discards leaves at the end of the summer.īleeding heart develops pink, heart-shaped flowers (petals are white from the inside) with small, white, drop-like hanging part on the bottom side (hence the name "bleeding heart"). ![]() That's why bleeding heart is one of the most popular ornamental plants on the planet.īleeding heart has pinkish green, erect stem that can reach 47 inches in height and 18 inches in width.īleeding heart develops from the underground rhizome where it stores nutrients and energy required for development of leaves and flowers at the beginning of the spring.īleeding heart has bluish green compound leaves that consist of three leaflets. Cultivation of bleeding heart requires minimal effort and ensures nicely decorated garden for years. It grows on the well-drained, fertile soil, in areas that provide direct sunlight (in cold climates) or partial shade (in warm areas). Bleeding hearts can be found in the moist forests. Bleeding heart was introduced to Europe and North America during the 19 th century, where it instantly gained popularity because of its beautiful flowers and decorative leaves. It originates from Asia, but it can be found around the world today. Bleeding heart is herbaceous plant that belongs to the poppy family.
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