Dicentra canadensis

Also called Turkey Corn

AKA Bicuculla canadensis, Corydalis canadensis, Diclytra canadensis
Greenish-white heart-shaped flowers appear on arching stems above the leaves
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.
Food source (nectar and pollen) for bumblebees. The tubers feed small mammals.
Seed dispersal occurs via a symbiotic relationship with ants.