Bursting-heart
Euonymus americanus
- Celastraceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
- ≈ 6.0 ft tall
🦋 Wildlife value: supports pollinators and wildlife.
About Bursting-heart
Bursting-heart is a delightful native plant that brings charm and wildlife value to any garden. Its unusual warty pink seed pods are simply fun to watch—they burst open in fall to reveal bright orange seeds that birds love. The delicate green flowers arrive in spring, and the fine-textured foliage stays attractive all season. This native perennial is a real treasure for connecting your garden to nature and giving local wildlife a helping hand.
Growing bursting-heart is refreshingly simple. It prefers a spot with partial shade and moist, well-draining soil, though it's quite adaptable once established. Plant it in spring or fall, water it in during dry spells, and let it settle in. You'll have a low-maintenance native that rewards you year after year with those whimsical seed pods. It's a wonderful choice that practically takes care of itself.