Tuesday, June 14, 2011

A blue that will take your breath away

Name: 'Pere David' corydalis
(Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David')
Zones:6 to 8
Size: 1 foot tall and wide


Conditions: Partial shade; moist well-drained soil

Staying Power: Long-lasting in cool areas; goes dormant under hot, dry conditions
This delicate-looking corydalis is surprisngly hardy and will bloom from early spring into summer and again in fall. Pere David', however, resents overheating and going dry, which will throw it into temporary dormancy. It has fibrous roots that will gently creep to embrace whatever lucky neighbors it has.

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