Squirrel Corn

Planted April 20, 2024 · Archived September 6, 2025

Names

Common Names
Squirrel Corn

Growth

Height
6 to 12 inches
Spread
6 to 18 inches
Growth Rate
1-2 feet per year

Appearance

Bloom Color
White to Pink
Foliage Color
Blue-gray and blue-green
Fall Foliage Color
No specific fall foliage color is assigned to Dicentra canadensis.

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-9
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal sunlight is partial shade, with morning sun and protection from afternoon heat.
Soil Type
Moist, loamy, humus-rich soil with neutral pH
Soil Drainage
Well-drained soil
Soil pH
5.5-7.0

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring
Bloom Time
Spring to Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds, Division, Cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees and ants

References