Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Papaveraceae · flowers
Solanum tuberosum
Solanaceae · vegetables
Bleeding Heart (Zones 3-9)
Potato (Zones 3-10)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 3–9
| Feature | Bleeding Heart | Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprocapnos spectabilis | Solanum tuberosum |
| Family | Papaveraceae | Solanaceae |
| Category | flowers | vegetables |
| Sun | ⛅ Part Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Moist | Loose, Acidic |
| Height | 3' | 2' |
| Spread | 2' | 1' 6" |
| Bloom Season | Spring | Summer |
| Bloom Color | Pink, White | White, Purple |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Medium |
| Native Region | East Asia | South America (Andes) |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Bleeding Heart
Potato
Bleeding Heart
Potato
Choose Bleeding Heart if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade with medium water in zones 3–9.
Choose Potato if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 3–10.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 3–9. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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