It grows to 120 cm (47 in) tall by 45 cm (18 in) wide.
Flowers are arranged in horizontal clusters (raceme). Each cluster consists of around 20 flowers
Bleeding heart develops pink, heart-shaped flowers (petals are white from the inside) with small, white, drop-like hanging part on the bottom side.
Bleeding heart blooms during the spring and summer.
It is used to treat coughs, dizziness, a few skin disorders, and insect bites.
Bleeding heart can easily induce skin irritation in humans and poisoning of cattle.
The flower essence can be useful in healing an aching, wounded or broken heart, or increasing powers of compassion for yourself or others.