One of my favorite adventures in studying native plants is learning about histories and traditions that these plants either were a part of or named after.
It turns out Dutchman's Breeches was named after pants worn not only by men but also women of the 1800s. Here's a great, old photo of Dutchmen wearing breeches, or pantaloons, with wooden shoes.
Dutchman's Breeches heralds that era with its white, or light pink, pantaloon-like flowers riding upside-down on the stems.
Dutchman's Breeches are ephemerals, blooming in early spring and fading by mid-summer. They prefer consistently moist yet well-drained woodlands.
Dutchman's Breeches
SKU: DB01-SS
$10.00Price
1 Quart
We expect this plant to be ready by June
- Latin: Dicentra cucullaria
- Pollinator value: Very High
- Height: 6-12 inches high and wide
- Light: Part to full shade
- Soil: Medium
- Bloom: Light pink, March
- Foliage: Deciduous, grayish green, fern-like
- Landscape: Woodland or wildflower garden
- Resistance: Deer, rabbits
- Native range here