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Dutchman's breeches

Dutchman's breeches

Dicentra cucullaria

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 3a – Zone 9b

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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
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.75–1β€² tall Γ— 0.75–1β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Papaveraceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Companion Planting

Plants well with