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Corydalis flexuosa 'Purple Leaf'

Corydalis flexuosa 'Purple Leaf' Photo/Illustration: Dan Hinkley


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Corydalis flexuosa 'Purple Leaf' Genus: Corydalis
This choice corydalis produces fragrant clusters of periwinkle-blue flowers and ferny foliage infused with purple hues. It is similar to 'Blue Panda,' yet is slower to spread and blooms more reliably during the summer.
 Noteworthy characteristics: It blooms in the spring, may go dormant with the onset of summer's heat, and then sprout again in autumn. Purple-tinged foliage.
 Care: 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.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
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
Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
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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