Dicentra cucullaria

Dutchman's Breeches

Spreading, dense woodland perennial with fern-like foliage. Nodding white, fragrant flowers cluster on leafless stems.

  • Height: 8" – 12"
  • Width: 8" – 12"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: White
  • Bloom Time: March, April, May
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 7
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fragrant Flower
    • Spring Ephemerals
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Woodland
  • Flower Color

    • White
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Raceme
  • Flower Height

    • 8" to 12"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 1"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg