Dicentra-52, photo by jakphoto.

Wikipedia says that Dicentra spectabilis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to eastern Asia and also known as Venus’s car, bleeding heart, Dutchman’s trousers, or lyre flower. It flowers from early spring to mid summer. If you’re wondering what to do when these lovely flowers fade, check out Companion plants for bleeding heart from Michigan gardener.

Check it out on black and see more Michigan flowers from Michigan in Pictures.