Corydalis flexuosa ‘Purple Leaf’
Bronze-green foliage with red highlights and stems and large blue to purple-blue flowers.
Description:
The soft bronze-green feather-like leaves are accented by red stems and the large, blue to purple-blue flowers carried in clusters above the foliage. This long bloomer makes a great highlight in shady spots. Combines well with blue or gold hostas and hellebores. Use in the woodland garden under shrubs or in a part shade container.
Common Name: China Blue
Family: Papaveraceae (The Poppy Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade
Height: 4-8"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour: Red
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Understories or woodlands.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
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