Dicentra canadensis, Squirrel Corn

- Item #: P104
- Attractive Flowers:
- Average - Dry soil:
- Average Wildlife Value:
- Beneficial Insects:
- Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture:
- Drought tolerant:
- Drought Tolerant:
- Erosion Control:
- Groundcover:
- Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay:
- Native to Coastal Regions:
- Native To Mountain Regions:
- Native to Piedmont Regions:
- Organic soil- high level of decayed leaves, bark:
- Part - Full Shade (less than 4 hours):
- Part Sun - Part Shade :
- Perennial:
- Pollinator support:
- UPL- Almost never occur in wetlands:
- Woodland flower:
Dicentra canadensis
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: CT , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: NS
Native Distribution: Que. & N.S. to MN, s. to GA, TN & MO
Native Habitat: Open, deciduous woods
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Humus-rich soil. Tolerates limestone.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Contributes ephemeral spring color and fragrance to the mountainous Eastern shade garden.
Use Wildlife: Attracts chipmunk and mice.
Warning: POISONOUS PARTS: All parts. Toxic only in large quantities. Causes minor skin irritation when touched, lasting only for a few minutes. Symptoms includes trembling, staggering, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, labored breathing. Skin irritation after repeated contact with the cell sap. Toxic Principle: Several isoquinolone alkaloids. (Poisonous Plants of N.C.)
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes