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Dutchman's breeches
Dicentra cucullaria
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A delicate spring ephemeral wildflower with finely dissected fern-like foliage and distinctive white, pink-tipped tubular flowers that resemble tiny breeches. The plant dies back by early summer after blooming.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
wildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation