| Common Name | Corydalis |
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| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Corydalis |
| species | elata |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | May, June, July |
| Flower Color | Blue, Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8 |
| How Different? | It needs more light, doesn't go summer dormant, and it blooms later than the C. flexuosa types. |
| Landscape Value | A good summer cobalt blue flowering plant. Use it as forest understory or in mass planting. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 16" / 12" / 18" |
| Soil (Garden) | Average, well-drained. |
| Water (Garden) | Keep evenly moist, not wet. |
| Special Uses | Fragrant |
| Comments | -- |
Corydalis elata
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*** 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. |
Perhaps the best Corydalis for the south. Fabulously fragrant cobalt blue flowers adorn the upright habit of this garden jewel. This selection does not go summer dormant. Flowers emerge in May and bloom through July. This superior selection does well in moist soils.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-8
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 16″ / 12″ / 18″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): May, June, July
| 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 |
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