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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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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