Squirrel Corn, Squirrel-Corn, Turkey Corn, Turkey Pea, Ghost Corn, Indian Potatoes, White Hearts, Wild Hyacinth, Colicweed, Lyre Flower, Ladies-and-Gentlemen, Staggerweed,
Native to eastern and central North America, Dicentra canadensis (Squirrel Corn) is a charming, clump-forming, tuberous perennial prized for its delicate spring display. It forms an attractive mound of lacy, finely cut, smooth blue-green foliage. In mid to late spring, gracefully arching stems carry terminal clusters of 4–8 fragrant, white, heart-shaped flowers, each about 1/2 in. long (1 cm). Dangling above the foliage like tiny porcelain earrings, the blossoms bring elegance and fragrance to shaded gardens. After flowering, Squirrel Corn soon goes dormant and dies back, making it a lovely ephemeral companion for early spring shade plantings.
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Dicentra |
| Common names | Squirrel Corn |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height | 8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spread | 8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Dicentra |
| Common names | Squirrel Corn |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height | 8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spread | 8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Dicentra canadensis (Squirrel Corn) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Dicentra canadensis (Squirrel Corn) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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