Dutchman's Breeches, Bicuculla cucullaria, Dicentra cucullaria var. occidentalis, Dicentra occidentalis
Native to eastern North America, Dicentra cucullaria (Dutchman’s Breeches) is a compact, bushy perennial forming a ravishing clump of feathery, blue-green, finely cut leaves. In mid to late spring, gracefully arching stems are studded with pantaloon-shaped white flowers adorned with yellow tips. Borne in an elegant row along leafless stems, the blossoms dangle like porcelain earrings above the foliage. Dutchman’s Breeches dies down soon after flowering. Dicentra cucullaria is a delightful early spring garden companion and a lovely addition to the woodland garden.
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Papaveraceae |
Genus | Dicentra |
Common names | Bleeding Heart, Dutchman's Breeches |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Rabbit, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Papaveraceae |
Genus | Dicentra |
Common names | Bleeding Heart, Dutchman's Breeches |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Rabbit, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Dicentra cucullaria (Dutchman’s Breeches) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Dicentra cucullaria (Dutchman’s Breeches) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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