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Dicentra canadensis

squirrel corn

A great ephemeral to start the spring, D. canadensis forms mats in the early season, which grow, bloom and begin dying back before the majority of summer flowers have gone much past groundbreak. Best located in shade to partial shade to maintain the longest bloom.

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Height: 3-5 in
Spread: 6-12 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
• Spring Ephemeral
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Naturalize
• Specimen


North American Distribution


squirrel corn - Dicentra canadensis from Native Plant Trust
squirrel corn - Dicentra canadensis from Native Plant Trust