Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria)-Hort Answers

Dutchman's Breeches
Dicentra cucullaria

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Dutchman's Breeches

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).