Exposure • Shade • Part sun

Season of Interest (Flowering) • Spring

Bloom Color • Purple

Attributes • Fragrant • Ground Cover

Water Requirements • Prefers well-drained soil • Water weekly during dry spells

Corydalis flexuosa 'Purple Leaf'

Corydalis

Delicate foliage is an unusual bronze color, providing a handsome contrast to the clusters of violet-blue flowers that bloom early in the season. Foliage may go dormant in summer. Plant in the woodland or shaded garden with later-blooming plants.

Corydalis (ko-rid'-a-lis)

Family: Fumariaceae · Common Name: Corydalis

Profuse, long-blooming flowers in shades of blue or yellow complement attractive, finely cut leaves. Needs well-drained basic (pH > 6.5) soil, and a light mulch in winter to prevent frost heave.