species 46,105 observations

Dutchman's Breeches

Dicentra cucullaria

Field notes

Supports All

48 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Clodius Parnassian 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Greater Bee Fly 47

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Neutral
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Rabbits
Habit: Cascading Erect
Plant type: Wildflower Poisonous

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.