
It is interesting that the rhizomes are long, skinny, pinkish-white and worm-shaped. This indicates that bleeding hearts have a rejuvenating and strengthening quality. Native peoples used this root to heal weakness and depletion from intestinal worms. The rhizomes are succulent, new growth is bright pink, and resembles something slightly worm-shaped. It typically grows in loose, moist forest soil and can easily be dug with nothing but your hands. The entire plant is a soft, juicy perennial that stems from these slender brittle rhizomes. Otherwise, it is known as a mind altering sedative and pain numbing remedy. Medicinally, this one is classified as a narcotic analgesic. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states.The sweet little sprays of pinkish to purple flowers in the shape of hearts beg the sound of AThe roots, or rather rhizomes have a strong bitter and slightly acrid flavor that are most commonly used for pain relieving effects. You will also receive an email notification when your order ships with an updated arrival estimate and tracking information.Īt any time after you place your order you can check your order status on our website using your email or the account number found in your order confirmation email. Trees and other oversize items cannot be shipped to PO boxes.Īfter you place your order, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your order and a delivery estimate. This promotes optimum transit conditions and provides your new plant with the best opportunity for success in your garden. There is no extra charge if your order requires more than one package.īareroot perennials, trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until fully dormant. Orders with large items may be shipped in more than one package. If you would like to receive part of your order ahead of time, please reach out to our customer service department and we can accommodate. Our customers have suggested that they would rather wait to receive their order as complete as possible.

However, sometimes this may result in a delay of some items that are ready before others. The type of product you order, along with the weather in your area or ours, may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.īased on the contents of your order, we always strive to ship the order complete and as early as possible. However, as any gardener knows, nature is not so predictable.
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Our experts predict weather patterns as best they can to set suitable shipping windows for each growing zone. Our growers must anticipate their supply based on the season they expect. We aim for your order to be in your hands at the ideal time to plant, every time. *Fertilizer and other supplies ordered apart from plant orders are typically shipped within 5 business days.

Plants, fertilizer and other supplies* will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below. Additional Information: Dies back by midsummer, leaving a gap in the landscape which can be easily concealed when planted with hosta, ferns, astilbes or shade tolerant items.Winter Care: Plant in a location protected from high winds and early frost.If spent flowers are not removed seeds will drop and germinate the following spring. Soil Requirements: Rich, loose soil that is evenly moist and well-drained.Work soil around the roots, firm well and water thoroughly. Planting Instructions: Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them.

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Light Requirements: Partial Shade, Full Shade.Botanical Name: Dicentra spectabilis alba.
