Dicentra canadensis

Also called Turkey Corn

AKA Bicuculla canadensis, Corydalis canadensis, Diclytra canadensis
Greenish-white heart-shaped flowers appear on arching stems above the foliage
Some flowers may have a mauve tinge
Flower stems bear 3-12 flowers per stem
Finely divided bluish-gray delicate fern-like leaves
Plants will go dormant early to midsummer
Very similar to Dicentra cucullaria
Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
25-30 cm

SPREAD:
25-30 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Dicentra canadensis grows best in a moist, fertile, humus-rich, neutral to slightly alkaline soil, in partial to full shade. They normally go into dormancy early to midsummer.

Additional Notes about Squirrel Corn:

Native to Ontario
The root tubers resemble corn kernels, hence its common name.
All parts of the plants are toxic to human beings, cats, and cattle.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
Early Spring

HABIT:
Mounding
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Blue
Gray

LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing
Woodland/woods edge