| Common Name | Corydalis |
|---|---|
| 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
*** 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.
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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