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     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

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