Dutchman's Breeches
 
The Dutchman’s Breeches is a wildflower that gets its name from the look of the flowers. They are white in color and look like pants hanging from a clothesline in the 16th or 17th century.
They are also great for attracting bumblebees to your garden, which makes it a great wildflower to grow.
It can be found in zones three to eight, and they are not very picky when it comes to needs, which means that caring for them is nearly effortless.
 
Light and Temperature Requirements
Since this is a plant that typically grows in the wild, it does not need a lot of sunlight. In fact, it is known to grow in forests where large trees often block the light, which makes it an ideal plant to grow in a shady area. When it comes to temperature, it’s not picky either, unless the seeds are germinating, then the soil needs to be kept at about 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
 
Watering Requirements
This plant also requires an average amount of water to grow. Typically, you can allow the ground to dry slightly before watering it again, but in the growing season, you don’t want the ground to get dry at all so that you get full blooms when they appear.
 
Soil and Fertilizer Requirements
Growing them under a tree is ideal because this plant loves to grow in leaf litter. Otherwise, there is no particular type of soil that you will want to use for this plant. However, you will need soil that is well-draining so that the roots do not lie in water.
Make sure the soil stays somewhat moist, which is why this plant will do well in a shady rock garden.
Add some compost to your soil to naturally provide the plant with the nutrients that it needs. Additional fertilizer is not required, but if you decide to use one, select a gentle variety that has an even amount of nutrients for the plant.
 
Pests, Diseases, and Problems
This is a plant that does not have a lot of pests or diseases to contend with as it grows. With that being said, one thing that you will need to take note of if you plan to grow this plant is the fact that it is poisonous. The plant contains alkaloids that can cause issues with your brain or heart if ingested. In addition, the plant can irritate your skin, so don’t handle it without wearing gloves. Because of the plant’s poisonous nature, rabbit and deer tend to stay away from it.
 
Source: Growing Dutchman's Breeches Wildflower - Garden Lovers Club
 
Pot = 4-6"