squirrel corn
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A clump-forming tuberous perennial about 30cm in height with finely cut greyish-green leaves. Fragrant white flowers to 2.5cm long, tinged with pale purple, in mid-late spring; from damp woods in North America
Scientific classification
- Species
- squirrel corn (Dicentra canadensis)
- Genus
- Dicentra
- Family
- Papaveraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of squirrel corn
Distribution map
North America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of squirrel corn
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squirrel corn care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed monthly during active growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed as soon as ripe or in spring, or by division in spring or after the leaves have died down
Growing
GrowingThis species needs neutral to slightly acid moist soil in partial shade, in a sheltered site
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be suscceptible to slugs and snails damaging emerging foliage
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