Yellow Bleeding-Hearts Vine Dactylicapnos scandens 'Athens Yellow' Play pronunciation

Dactylicapnos scandens 'Athens Yellow' is a cultivar of a rare, vigorous, climbing, perennial vine that has loads of delicate, cascading, yellow flowers from mid-summer to frost. The leaves are delicate and fern-like in appearance. The species is a member of the poppy family (Papaveraceae). This plant was introduced and named by Allan Armitage, a professor, researcher, and horticulturist from the University of Georgia. 

'Athens Yellow' prefers rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils with the roots shaded, but where it can grow in the sun. Benefits from partial sun to light shade. It will die down to the ground in the winter, and in colder climates, it can be grown as an annual. This plant is winter hardy in zones 7b to 10b. It is deer and rabbit-resistant and attracts hummingbirds. 

'Athens Yellow' grows up to 8 to 12 feet tall and 3 to 12 feet wide. The flowers have heart-shaped outer petals, a pouched base, and appear as hanging clusters. Thousands of blooms are produced from April to November. The leaves are grayish-green, pinnately compound, and have tendrils to climb a trellis or fence.

Consider planting in a woodland garden, on a trellis or fence, or in a container on the patio. Although a vigorous grower, it is not invasive or weedy.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  Potential insect pests include aphids, slugs, snails, and scale insects. If ingested, this species can cause gastrointestinal upset. The foliage can irritate the skin; gloves and protective clothing are recommended.