Common Name | Corydalis |
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Family | Papaveraceae |
Genus | Corydalis |
species | elata |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | April, May, June |
Flower Color | Blue |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8 |
How Different? | -- |
Landscape Value | -- |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring, Fall |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 8" / 16" / 16" |
Soil (Garden) | Average, well-drained. |
Water (Garden) | Keep evenly moist, not wet. |
Special Uses | Fragrant |
Comments | Cut the Corydalis to the ground midsummer to rejuvenate it. Re-blooms in the cool fall temperatures. |
Corydalis ‘Electric Blue’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Garishly variegated form of Corydalis elata with leaves patterned in bright gold and green. Flowers are deep blue and very fragrant.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-8
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 16″ / 16″
Exposure: Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): April, May, June
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | 0.5 – 0.7 |
pH | 5.4 – 6.6 |
Fertility Needs | 50 – 75 ppm |
Notes | USE NO CHEMICALS ON CORYDALIS without prior experience. We recommend transplanting to a 4″ pot from a plug, not a larger size container. |
Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |