Planetagarden
If your landscape has the appropriate Dutchman's breeches growing conditions as described above, the answer is yes. The edge of nearby woodlands is a great place to plant this spring blossom. Keep in mind that this plant grows from an underground tuber and may spread rapidly when planted in the right location.
- Where do Dutchman's breeches grow?
- What do Dutchman's breeches look like?
- Is Dutchman's breeches edible?
Where do Dutchman's breeches grow?
Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) is a native plant found in the Northeastern forests with a smaller population found in the forests of the Pacific Northwest.
What do Dutchman's breeches look like?
Dutchman's Breeches blooms in the early spring from March to April. Flowers are white to pink and resemble a pair of pantaloons hanging upside down. The flowers wilt almost immediately upon picking so they should not be collected in the wild. The one or more finely compound leaves make the plant appear fern-like.
Is Dutchman's breeches edible?
You may also hear Dutchmen's breeches called Staggerweed. This refers to cattle that have overindulged in the wild plant in their pastures, causing convulsions and a staggering gait. The plants also create a poppy-like hallucinogen and should not be consumed by humans.
