Porcelain Blue corydalis
Corydalis flexuosa 'Porcelain Blue'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 inches tall12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Blue
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Porcelain Blue' corydalis (Corydalis flexuosa 'Porcelain Blue') is a perennial for borders, low maintenance beds, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist soil of most types. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. The blue flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies. It blooms in spring, summer, and autumn.
Pairs well with Fringed bleeding heart, Lenten rose, and Lady fern.