Corydalis flexuosa

Corydalis
Corydalis flexuosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
Order: Ranunculales
Family: Papaveraceae
Genus: Corydalis
Species: C. flexuosa
Binomial name
Corydalis flexuosa

Corydalis flexuosa is a species of flowering plant in the genus Corydalis, of the Papaveraceae family. It is a shade-loving perennial originating in woodland and mountainous areas of China. Growing to 30 cm (12 in), in spring it produces masses of bright blue tubular flowers with a white throat. It is summer dormant, meaning that the foliage dies down in summer.[1]

Cultivation

This plant is widely cultivated, and has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2] Cultivars include 'Pere David', 'Purple Leaf', 'Blue Panda' and 'China Blue'. It is hardy to USDA zones 5-8. [3]

References

  1. RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
  2. "RHS Plant Selector - Corydalis flexuosa". Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  3. Monrovia: China blue fumewort


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