Dicentra canadensis - Squirrel Corn - Chris Evans, River to River CWMA, Bugwood.org

Squirrel Corn

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
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Blue
Gray

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