have you heard of or seen this flower?

[JesluvsPaul]

I was wondering if any one had heard or seen this flower before its called Dutchman's Breeches or Dicentra cucullaria is the hord term. I am really wanting to know I have never seen it and have been told it is a wild flower of sorts?? and prennial to boot let me know Thanks you guys/gals!! Jes

[Pushin-up-Daisies]

Hy Jes, I looked at it on the net but, never seen it. I have something growing that looks like the plant but, it hasn"t bloomed. If it does I'll let ya know if it is it. I'm in north Ga. woods so theres alot of wildflowers on property.

[JesluvsPaul]

Teah I had looked it up it stated it was in my area as well as where you are just not toward the hoter part of the usa like Calf. I am REALLY wondering where it has been seen and if it smells how long blooms last ect from personal experience Thanks keep me posted! Jes

[dirtyfingernails]

Jes,
Dutchmans Breetches is a wildflower in the N.E. states.It is a spring/early summer flowering perennial.Reminds me of a minature bleeding heart in either light blue or white flowers depending on the soil. It preferrs moist shady areas with lots of humus. It can be found at the sides of shady country roads and streamside.
I had varied success transplanting it.
Bill

[JesluvsPaul]

Bill, was it a fast grower? or strong smelling? tall or short? sorry lol so many questions, I am really intrested in starting some I actully am getting more into the old time favs, it just looks so pretty, Let me know Thanks Bill, Jes

[dirtyfingernails]

Hey Jes ,
Yes , it is a fast grower . Actually , I do'nt believe there is any scent at all . The size is normally about 8/10 inches high.
Once established it spreads enough to be a wilderness type groundcover.There is a flush of blooms in early spring , and then again they flower in the fall in a smaller flush.
I had them mixed with wild violets and they complimented each other very well. They also established themselves in with the bloodroot plantings. The soil around the violets was neutral but the bloodroot was acid , so they seem to tolerate both well.
Hope this helps you.
Bill

[JesluvsPaul]

Thats so funny you should say bloodroot I just found a patch I plan on transplanting to my yard rather then the road side, I have looked in local stores for seeds no such luck where did you get your seeds from? Thanks Bill Jes

[dirtyfingernails]

Hey Jes,
I used to find my plants in the wild when scouting for deer during the year. I also planted May Apple in the same area as the rest.You might want to keep an eye out for them also. They all are understory plants that enjoy deep to moderate shade. You are in a great location for all those plants. I had that garden in the Berkshires of Ma.,zone 4
Had 86 acres,mostly wooded,with around 15 acres cultivated.I am hoping that the people that bought it have kept up the gardens. I looked it up on Google Earth,and it looks like they hav'nt changed it much.
Bill