corydalis
corydalis ‘purple leaf’
This dainty carpeting gem was discovered in the Himalayas. Purple-tinted, ferny foliage mounds topped by beguiling, scented, azure blue flowers late winter through spring.
Ideal for informal effects amongst taller perennials or dwarf shrubs.
Prefers moist, well-drained, humus rich soil in cool shade.
Full hardy.
Classification
Common Names: corydalis ‘purple leaf’
Family:
Variety: Flexuosa
DSC01820.JPG: 2001-09-04 corydalis ‘purple leaf’ |
Propagation Notes
Plant Type: Perennial
Propagation:
Hardiness:
Flowering Season:
DSC01844.JPG: 2001-09-22 corydalis ‘purple leaf’ |
Yellow Corydalis
lutea is a clump-forming, evergreen, semi-erect perennial to 30cm tall with pale green divided leaves forming a mound of fern-like foliage. Clusters of slender, bright yellow flowers with short spurs are borne from late spring into summer
Classification
Common Names: Yellow Corydalis
Family: Papaveraceae
Variety: lutea
Propagation Notes
Plant Type: Perennial
Propagation: Division
Hardiness: Hardy H5-H1 (<-10)
Flowering Season: Summer to autumn
Propagate by seed or division