Corydalis flexuosa 'Blue Panda'

Photo/Illustration: C. Colston Burrell

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Botanical Name: Corydalis flexuosa 'Blue Panda' Genus: Corydalis

The first of the coveted blue corydalises to be introduced, it produces fragrant clusters of long-spurred, azure flowers on a compact plant. 
Noteworthy characteristics: Compact and free-flowering. It blooms in the spring, goes dormant with the onset of summer's heat, and then returns in autumn to bloom once again. 
Care: It prefers partial shade and moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
Propagation: Sow seed when fresh; germination may be erratic. Divide in fall.
Problems: Downy mildew, rust, aphids, slugs, snails; spider mites indoors.

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Height	6 in. to 12 in.
Spread	6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit	Clumps
Growth Pace	Moderate Grower
Light	Part Shade Only
Moisture	Medium Moisture
Maintenance	Low
Characteristics	Fragrant Flowers; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time	Early Summer; Late Spring; Spring; Summer
Flower Color	Blue Flower
Uses	Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point
Style	Cottage Garden, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest	Spring Interest, Fall Interest
Type	Perennials

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Photo/Illustration: C. Colston Burrell

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