Squirrel Corn

Planted April 20, 2024

Names

Scientific name
Dicentra canadensis
Common name
Squirrel Corn

Measurements

Height
2 - 12 in
Spread
8 - 12 in
Spacing
12 in
Growth Rate
Moderate

Requirements

Hardiness zones
3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Sunlight
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Soil Drainage
Moist but Well-drained
Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Strongly acidic (5.1 - 5.5), Moderately acidic (5.6 - 6.0), Slightly acidic (6.1 - 6.5)

Physical Traits

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf lifecycle
Deciduous
Foliage color
Medium Green
Bloom time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Bloom color
White
Seasons of interest
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Propagation methods
Seeds, Division
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Birds, Hummingbirds

Toxicity

Toxic to humans
Yes
Toxic to dogs
Yes
Toxic to cats
Yes