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Dicentra cuccularia

Also Known As

  • Dutch Man’s Breeches
  • Dutchman's Breeches

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 4b-9b

Dicentra cuccularia plant details

Dicentra cuccularia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dicentra cuccularia

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: summer dormant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dicentra cuccularia

USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Dicentra cuccularia plant

How to Grow Dicentra cuccularia

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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