Wildflowers
Dutchman's Breeches
Dicentra cucullaria
Features
White flowers that resemble pantaloons hanging upside down; deeply cut, ferny foliage.
Culture
Full to partial shade; moist, well drained sites.
Mature Height
6-12 Inches
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 7
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Season
March - April
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Additional Notes
Found in moist, shaded sites. Goes dormant in early summer (foliage dies down).
