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Dutchman's Breeches

Dicentra cucullaria

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ZONES  3-8 | Good to grow! Zone

One of America's most famous wildflowers, Dutchman's Breeches is a small, wild version of Bleeding Heart, with creamy white flowers so named for their resemble to a pair of upside-down, hung-to-dry pants. Blooming in early spring, the delicate fern-like foliage lasts on, changing from a gray-green to pale yellow. A simple yet striking addition to the shade or woodland garden. (Dicentra cucullaria)

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Description

This is the wild version of Bleeding Heart with white to rosy flowers arrayed along a stem, each one looking like a pair of pants, hung out to dry. Its a small plant, usually under one foot, much smaller than our garden variety Bleeding Hearts. Always a favorite with children and naturalists.

Planting & Care

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Key Features

Advantages

  • Bee Friendly
  • Native
  • Naturalizes
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Light Requirements

  • Full Shade
  • Half Sun / Half Shade

Bloom Time

Early to mid spring

Additional information

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Moist / Wet

Soil Type

  • Loamy Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil

Mature Height

8-10" tall

Mature Spread

6-12" wide

Planting Depth

The top of the root should be 1" below the soil surface

Growing Zones

  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8

Ideal Region

  • Midwest
  • Northeast
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southeast
  • West

Poisonous or Toxic to Animals

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested.

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes
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