Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Asian bleeding-heart
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Light
- Partial shade
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Division
- Native range
- Wooded areas of North America and Asia
- Toxic to pets
- Mildly toxic
- Toxic to people
- Mildly toxic
- public plant
- 1 public plant
- collector
- 1 collector
What Lamprocapnos spectabilis is
Lamprocapnos spectabilis is a herbaceous perennial. You will recognise it by the rows of heart-shaped flowers that dangle from arching stems.
Living with this plant means watching it disappear after the spring bloom. It prefers cool, shaded spots where it can settle into the soil.
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It contains isoquinoline alkaloids that can cause skin irritation or gastrointestinal distress if ingested.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
People and Lamprocapnos spectabilis
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-cultivation
Origins in the wild
People first encountered these plants in the wooded regions of Asia. They grew as part of the forest understory.
- 19th century
Entry to gardens
The plant reached Western gardens during this time. It quickly became a feature in shaded borders.
- Modern day
Propagation by hand
You can keep your collection going by lifting and dividing the root clumps. This ensures your plant continues to grow in your garden.
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People growing Lamprocapnos spectabilis
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Frequently asked about Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Lamprocapnos spectabilis?
Lamprocapnos spectabilis is a species in the Lamprocapnos genus. Commonly known as Asian bleeding-heart, a perennial, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to Wooded areas of North America and Asia.
How do you care for Lamprocapnos spectabilis?
Reference care guidance for Lamprocapnos spectabilis: partial shade light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Lamprocapnos spectabilis?
Lamprocapnos spectabilis is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
What else is Lamprocapnos spectabilis called?
Lamprocapnos spectabilis is also known as Lamprocapnos spectabilis, Corydalis spectabilis, Hedycapnos spectabilis, Capnorchis spectabilis, and Diclytra spectabilis.
Where can I see real photos of Lamprocapnos spectabilis?
Browse public Lamprocapnos spectabilis collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Lamprocapnos spectabilis on collecto.rs?
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