Dutchman's Breeches - Dicentra Cucullaria

Dutchman's Breeches is a woodland spring ephemeral: fern-like foliage appears before most trees leaf out and then disappears after blooming. An important source of nectar and pollen for bees before other plants are blooming. Its name comes from the baggy trouser look of its unique blooms. Soil Type: Loam/Sand/Gravel Soil Conditions: Moist-Average Flower Color: White Flower Time: April-May Height: 1' Light: Shade Features: Rain Garden, Pollinators, Spring Ephemeral Credits: Info & Photo courtesy of IllinoisWildflowers.Info.