Dutchman's Breeches
(Dicentra cucullaria)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 0.5 - 1 ft
Spread: 1 - 1.5 ft
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Early Spring (Mar - May)
Fruit Type: Seed Capsule
Fruit Color: Brown
Autumn Color: N/A (Dormant)
Sun Conditions: Part Shade / Full Shade
Shade Tolerance: High
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: High
Dog Safe**: No (Toxic)
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names:
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Dutchman’s Breeches flowers are a nectar source for various pollinators, primarily bees. Ants eat the elaiosomes of the seeds and chipmunks can eat the tubers.
