Dutchman’s Breeches

Dutchman’s Britches or Dutchman’s breeches are uniquely-shaped flowers that form a “V” and are so named for looking like a pair of old-fashioned Dutch pants drying upside-down on a clothesline. The botanical name  Dicentra  comes from the Greek word meaning two-spurred, and  cucullaria  refers to a hood. Dutchman’s breeches are a stunning perennial native North American spring ephemeral with flowers that bloom for about two weeks; its attractive foliage disappears shortly after. The plant is straightforward to care for as long as it’s planted in the proper location and will reward you with lots of visually unique flowers. They are often found in rocky, sloping, moist, shaded woodland areas in the wild. Once they’ve bloomed in early spring, the stems and leaves will drop to the ground, and the plant will go dormant until the following year. They essentially clear out, making space for other late spring or summer blooms to fill in. They’re a great option for gardeners looking for a consistently blooming garden. Also, keep in mind that this plant takes several years to mature. You can expect to wait three to four years before your newly planted Dutchman’s breeches produces early spring blooms. Though Dutchman’s breeches can adapt to various soil conditions, the plant will do best in moist, rich organic matter and well-draining soil. Moisture is vital during the weeks leading up to the plant’s brief bloom, but it’s also helpful for Dutchman’s breeches to experience drier soil onc Sold on Home (https://crimsonsage.com/product/dutchmans-britches/). The price shown is the retail price on that storefront on 2026-10-25, not a GreenB2B quote or a wholesale price.