The leaves of the bleeding Heart plant are 2-pinnately divided with deeply lobed ultimate segments, giving them a distinctive fern-like appearance. The basal leaves are ternately decompound and dissected, while the stem leaves are similarly dissected. These fern-like leaves are long-petioled, with a delicate, airy texture and medium green color. Veins are prominent and contribute to the overall lacy, intricate visual effect, aiding in easy identification for enthusiasts and botanists alike.

Bleeding Heart features intricate flowers forming elongated, terminal clusters. These heart-shaped blooms measure roughly 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) and range from white to deep pink in color. Blooming primarily between April and July, with occasional fall blooms, they exhibit distinct pendulous orientations. Each flower has two minute sepals, two outer, laterally compressed, spurred petals with reflexed tips, and white exserted inner petals. These characteristics help make the flowers of bleeding Heart both distinctive and beautiful.

The stem of bleeding Heart is either acaulescent, meaning it lacks a noticeable above-ground stem, or it can exhibit an upright structure. When present, the stem is slender and typically green, with a smooth texture. It usually measures up to 1 foot (30 cm) in height. The stem does not have significant branching and remains simple in structure. Its primary function is to support the fern-like foliage and the delicate, heart-shaped flowers characteristic of this species.

The fruit of bleeding Heart is a capsule containing numerous seeds. This botanical structure is typically observed from July to August. The fruit appears after the flowering period, wherein the capsules mature to eventually release the seeds. Notably, the capsule's shape is elongated, evolving to a point at both ends, somewhat resembling a slender spindle that is aesthetically in sync with the overall delicate appearance of bleeding Heart. As for its color, the mature fruit presents a hue ranging from brown to greenish, blending with the surrounding foliage. The surface of the capsule has a dry, slightly papery texture that is characteristic of many seed-bearing capsules. The size of this fruit is modest, generally not exceeding 1 inch (2.54 cm) in length, which is proportionate to the small stature of bleeding Heart.