Corydalis flexuosa
Chinese Corydalis
Description
This pretty perennial grows to about 1' tall and 8" wide. It does best in shade and areas with cool summers. Flower color depends on the cultivar; flowers are tubular and dangle daintily. Leaves are lacy looking and green. It needs moist soil and normal to sandy soil to do well. This evergreen plant grows slowly but vigorously; it will not take over the garden if you divide it in the spring.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.